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The first part of Venerable Phra Payutto’s book
‘The Buddhist Discipline in Relation to Bhikkhunis: Questions & Answers:
Phra Payutto & Dr. Martin Seeger’ is now available.
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Anumodanā
I understand that Khun Robin Moore has completed the first section of the book
‘The Buddhist Discipline in Relation to Bhikkhunis: Answers to Dr. Martin Seeger.’ In
response, I wish to express my appreciation and delight.
This book was written with the intention of researching the subject matter of
bhikkhuni ordinations in the Theravada tradition, along with related material, in
order to share it with others. In particular, the aim has been to state specific
principles and historical developments in line with the Pali canonical scriptures, in
order to act as a basis and support for people’s reflections and discussions on these
matters. The author may proffer some personal thoughts, especially in regard to
the cases in which specific factual evidence or information calls for specific
responses. If, however, the reader finds that these suggestions are unreasonable or
incorrect according to the facts, then he or she need not give them importance.
Moreover, if one discovers additional or divergent factual information, then please
share it with others, so that it can lead to comprehensive understanding and act as
a genuine basis for further reflections on these matters.
Having completed this translation, Khun Robin Moore is posting it on a website. I
wish to express further appreciation for this deed, because it is a way of spreading
knowledge in an extensive way, enabling people to access it by methods available in
the modern age. It will strengthen understanding and support those
contemplations that lead to growth in the Dhamma and cultivation in wisdom.
Phra Brahmagunabhorn (P. A. Payutto)
8 May 2556
You are invited to download the book as PDF file from here. If you seek for alternative modern formats, please visit the Downloadpage on Buddhistteaching.org (http://www.buddhistteachings.org/download)
You are also invited to share the merits and even to translate it. Please get in contact directly.
Anumodana!
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