A Survey of Vinaya Literature

by Charles S. Prebish

Overview

The most important research tool for vinaya studies. Covers both primary and secondary sources in Sanskrit, Pali, Tibetan, and Chinese as well as modern sources in English, French, German and Japanese.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780700706839
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/06/1996
Series:	Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism , #1
Pages:	172
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Charles S. Prebish (B.A., Western Reserve University; M.A., Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin) is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the Pennsylvania State University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Survey of Vinaya Literature, Theravada Literature, Mahasarnghika Literature, Mahasarnghika-Lokottaravada Literature, Mahlsasaka Literature, Dharmaguptaka Literature, Kasyapiya Literature, Sammitiya Literature, Sarvastivada Literature, Mulasarvastivada Literature Chapter 3: Secondary Vinaya Literature Index