The present book collects research papers by Bhikkhu Analayo related to Vinaya. Recurrent topics are the nature of Vinaya narrative and the overlap between discourse and Vinaya material, both of which have significant ramifications for the use of such textual material by the modern scholar. In addition, topics taken up in the course of this book are the legal consequences of parajika, the mass suicide of monks, the tale of Vessantara's lavish giving, the impact of the account of the first sangiti on attitudes towards Vinaya rules, the account of the foundation of the order of bhikkhunis, and the legal dimensions of the revival of the bhikkhuni order.
●作者簡介:
About the AuthorBhikkhu Analayo was born in Germany in 1962 and ordained in Sri Lanka in 1995. He completed a PhD thesis at the University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka) in 2000 and a habilitation thesis at the University of Marburg (Germany) in 2007. At present he is a professor at the University of Hamburg, Numata Center for Buddhist Studies (Germany).
The present book collects research papers by Bhikkhu Analayo containing translations of Dirgha-agama discourses and comparative studies of their Pali parallels (as well as relevant Sanskrit fragments), together with three appendices. Several chapters and the appendices are devoted to examining aspects of the early Buddhist oral transmission. In addition, topics taken up in the course of this book are the analysis of views in the Brahmajala, healing in early Buddhism, the Buddha's last meditation, his display of fire miracles, levitation, debating strategies, and the future Buddha Maitreya.
●作者簡介:
About the AuthorBhikkhu Analayo was born in Germany in 1962 and ordained in Sri Lanka in 1995. He completed a PhD thesis at the University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka) in 2000 and a habilitation thesis at the University of Marburg (Germany) in 2007. At present he is a professor at the University of Hamburg, Numata Center for Buddhist Studies (Germany).