Choosing Simplicity

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ISBN: 9781559391559

A Commentary on the Bhikshuni Pratimoksha

Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin, Thubten Chodron, Bhikshuni Jendy Shih

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Tibetan

West Bow
15 February 2013

Buddhism; Ethnic studies

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 achieve a life of self-discipline, but also to create harmonious independent religious communities of women, Choosing Simplicity is a pioneering work.

By: Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin
Edited by: Thubten Chodron
Translated by: Bhikshuni Jendy Shih
Imprint: West Bow
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 468g
ISBN: 9781559391559
ISBN 10: 1559391553
Pages: 300
Publication Date: 15 February 2013
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Choosing Simplicity: A Commentary on the Bhikshuni Pratimoksha

""Far from being just a dry list of rules, the material comes alive thanks to Master Wu Yin's approach. This text is of great interest and benefit to all who want to know more about the Bhikshuni Pratimoksha; it is invaluable to those who have made the commitment to live their lives by it."" - Elizabeth Napper, Co-Director of the Tibetan Nuns Project""