Buddhist Monastic Life

Klappentext
In the following pages, the intention is simply to give an account of the discourses and rules which the Theravadins regard as the Doctrine (Dhamma) and the Discipline (Vinaya) of their tradition.

Zusammenfassung
This 1991 book provides a brief yet detailed account of the ideal way of life prescribed for Buddhist monks and nuns in the Pali texts of the Theravada school of Buddhism. The author describes the way in which the Buddha's disciples institutionalized his teachings about such things as food, dress, money, chastity, solitude and discipleship.

Inhalt
Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. The origin of the community; 2. Dwelling places; 3. Clothing; 4. Food; 5. Money; 6. Chastity; 7. Solitude; 8. The rules of the community; Conclusion; Appendices; Glossary; Index.

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