Description
- Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishers (1 January 2007)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 256 pages
- ISBN-10 : 8120815726
- ISBN-13 : 978-8120815728
- Item Weight : 500 g
₹545.00
Explore the Pratimoksha, a foundational code of Buddhist monastic rules, in this comparative study by W. Pachow. “A Comparative Study of the Pratimoksha” (ISBN: 9788120815728) delves into the historical, cultural, and religious context of these disciplinary guidelines. Pachow analyzes Sanskrit, Pali, Chinese, and Tibetan versions, revealing the evolution of the code across different Buddhist sects. Discover how the Pratimoksha shaped the social and religious life of the Buddhist Sangha, impacting everything from daily conduct to spiritual liberation. A must-read for scholars and anyone interested in Buddhist monasticism. Available at The Bookish Owl.
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