Wu Yin

Choosing Simplicity

A Commentary on the Bhikshuni Pratimoksha

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Choosing Simplicity discusses the precepts and lifestyle of fully ordained nuns within the Buddhist tradition. The ordination vows act as guidelines to promote harmony both within the individual and within the community by regulating and thereby simplifying one's relationships to other sangha members and laypeople, as well as to the needs of daily life. Observing these precepts and practicing the Buddhadharma brings incredible benefit to oneself and others. Since the nuns' precepts include those for monks and have additional rules for nuns, this book is useful for anyone interested in monastic life. As a record of women's struggle not only to… Mehr

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Produktdetails

Weitere Autoren: Chodron, Thubten

ISBN: 978-1-55939-155-9
EAN: 9781559391559
Produktnummer: 19855086
Verlag: Random House N.Y.
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 2001
Seitenangabe: 344 S.
Masse: H22.6 cm x B15.1 cm x D1.8 cm 467 g
Gewicht: 467

Über den Autor

Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin received her novice vows in 1957 and her bhikshuni vows in 1959. She is the leader of the Luminary International Buddhist Society, which oversees study programs for nuns and laypeople, as well as translation and publishing projects.