Articles on Monastic Discipline
आचार्यश्री भिक्षु : एक आत्मार्थी महापुरुष; एक विलक्षण भ्रष्टा
Jain Bharati, 2011
The text describes the life and legacy of Acharya Shri Bhikshu, a revered spiritual leader who founded the Terapanth Dharma Sangh. Born in 1726 in Kantaliya village, Pali district, he was deeply inclined toward renunciation from a young age. Despite being…
विनयात् याति पात्रताम्
Jain Bharati, 2006
The text discusses the nature of religious sects, noting that while they begin with noble intentions and have both eternal and time-bound rituals, adaptability to time and place is necessary for relevance. It then focuses on the life and qualities of…
The Pratimoksa-Sutra
By Anukul Chandra Banerjee · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1953
Continuing a translation of the Buddhist monastic code, this installment of the Pratimoksa‑Sutra covers the Pātidesanīya section, detailing offences that require confession. The verses prohibit monks from eating food intended for others or stored for personal…
The Pratimoksa-Sutra
By Anukul Chandra Banerjee · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1953
Dr. Anukul Chandra Banerjee’s article “The Prātimokṣa‑Sūtra” presents an annotated translation and analysis of selected passages from the Buddhist monastic code. The Prātimokṣa is a foundational Vinaya text enumerating the rules that govern the conduct of…