Vinaya Studies Commencement (律學發軔)

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Ming · by 元賢述

26,863 · about 90 min

The Inception of Vinaya Studies is an important Vinaya text composed by the eminent Ming dynasty monk Yuanxian. Written during a period of relative quietude in Buddhist Vinaya studies in the late Ming, the work aimed to revive and elucidate the Buddhist precepts. Its contents systematically organize the core principles of the Buddhist Vinaya-piṭaka, offering concise explanations on the upholding, transgression, allowances, and prohibitions of the bhikṣu precepts, alongside practical discussions adapted to the contemporary context. Regarded as one of the pivotal works in the revival of modern Chinese Buddhist Vinaya studies, this text provides clear and authoritative guidance for later students of the precepts, holding a significant bridging position in the research and practice of Buddhist Vinaya.