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| + | The following is an outline of major points in The Wishing [[Jewel]], a synopsis of [[Master]] [[Guna Prabha’s]] [[Sutra]] on [[Discipline]] ([[Vinaya Sutra]]) by [[Chone Drakpa Shedrup]] (1675-1748), author of the alternate textbook series of [[Sera Mey Monastic University]]. | ||
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| − | A summary of how Lord Buddha became enlightened over a period in three stages of “countless” eons (2A). | + | A summary of how [[Lord Buddha]] became [[enlightened]] over a period in three stages of “countless” [[eons]] (2A). |
| − | The exact years at which Lord Buddha performed his major spiritual deeds (2B). | + | The exact years at which [[Lord Buddha]] performed his major [[spiritual]] [[deeds]] (2B). |
| − | An explanation of why the teachings on discipline are the highest instruction of Lord Buddha (3A). | + | An explanation of why the teachings on [[discipline]] are the [[highest]] instruction of [[Lord Buddha]] (3A). |
| − | A summary of the canonical works on discipline, and their commentaries (3A). | + | A summary of the [[Wikipedia:canonical|canonical]] works on [[discipline]], and their commentaries (3A). |
| − | II. Actual Explanation of Sections of the Root Text (3B) | + | II. Actual Explanation of [[Sections]] of the [[Root Text]] (3B) |
| − | A. Meaning of the name of the root text (3B) | + | A. Meaning of the [[name]] of the [[root text]] (3B) |
B. Explanation of the translator’s obeisance (4A) | B. Explanation of the translator’s obeisance (4A) | ||
| − | C. Commentary upon the root text (4A) | + | C. Commentary upon the [[root text]] (4A) |
| − | 1. Details of the statement of purpose (4A) | + | 1. Details of the statement of {{Wiki|purpose}} (4A) |
| − | Includes details on the subject matter, the vows of individual freedom, and the eleven topics concerning the vows | + | Includes details on the [[subject]] {{Wiki|matter}}, the [[vows]] of {{Wiki|individual}} freedom, and the eleven topics concerning the [[vows]] |
2. Actual commentary (7A) | 2. Actual commentary (7A) | ||
| − | a. How to go from not having vows to having them (7A) | + | a. How to go from not having [[vows]] to having them (7A) |
Includes: | Includes: | ||
| − | A discussion of the original and later rites for conferring the vows | + | A [[discussion]] of the original and later [[rites]] for conferring the [[vows]] |
| − | A detailed treatment of those who can confer the vows (the different kinds of | + | A detailed treatment of those who can confer the [[vows]] (the different kinds of “[[abbots]]” and “[[masters]]”) (9A) |
| − | An explanation of the different types of vows (10A) | + | An explanation of the different types of [[vows]] (10A) |
| − | Details on the measurement of days and months, necessary for properly dating an ordination; along with a brief presentation on Buddhist holidays (11A) | + | Details on the measurement of days and months, necessary for properly dating an [[ordination]]; along with a brief presentation on [[Buddhist]] holidays (11A) |
| − | b. Once you have your vows, how to keep them from being damaged (15A) | + | b. Once you have your [[vows]], how to keep them from being damaged (15A) |
| − | 1) Relying on an outer support, a monastic preceptor, to help keep your vows (15A) Includes: | + | 1) Relying on an outer support, a [[monastic]] [[preceptor]], to help keep your [[vows]] (15A) Includes: |
| − | Great detail on the qualifications of a monastic preceptor (15A) | + | Great detail on the qualifications of a [[monastic]] [[preceptor]] (15A) |
| − | Requirements of a proper candidate for ordination (18B) | + | Requirements of a proper candidate for [[ordination]] (18B) |
| − | Description of the ordination of nuns (20A) | + | Description of the [[ordination of nuns]] (20A) |
| − | 2) Relying on inner support, your own pure intentions, to help keep your vows (21A) | + | 2) Relying on inner support, your [[own]] [[pure]] {{Wiki|intentions}}, to help keep your [[vows]] (21A) |
| − | 3) Keeping your vows through a good understanding of the factors that work against them (21A) | + | 3) Keeping your [[vows]] through a good [[understanding]] of the factors that work against them (21A) |
| − | Description of how vows can be lost (21B) | + | Description of how [[vows]] can be lost (21B) |
| − | An explanation of the five groups of vows (22A): | + | An explanation of the five groups of [[vows]] (22A): |
| − | a) Explanation of each individual group | + | a) Explanation of each {{Wiki|individual}} group |
i) General treatment | i) General treatment | ||
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7) Consequences of breaking (24B) | 7) Consequences of breaking (24B) | ||
| − | 8) Person (25A) | + | 8) [[Person]] (25A) |
9) Benefits of keeping (25B) | 9) Benefits of keeping (25B) | ||
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ii) Specific treatment | ii) Specific treatment | ||
| − | 1) The “defeat” group of vows (25B) | + | 1) The “defeat” group of [[vows]] (25B) |
| − | 2) The “remainder” group of vows (31A) | + | 2) The “remainder” group of [[vows]] (31A) |
| − | 3) The | + | 3) The “[[cause]] of downfall” group of [[vows]] (32A) |
| − | 4) The | + | 4) The “{{Wiki|individual}} {{Wiki|confession}}” group of [[vows]] (41A) |
| − | 5) The “bad | + | 5) The “bad [[deed]]” group of [[vows]] (41B) |
b) A more general explanation (43A) Includes: | b) A more general explanation (43A) Includes: | ||
| − | Details on how vows are damaged (43A) | + | Details on how [[vows]] are damaged (43A) |
| − | Reasons why, under certain conditions, the vows may not form properly (44A) | + | [[Reasons]] why, under certain [[conditions]], the [[vows]] may not [[form]] properly (44A) |
| − | Description of the vows of a novice monk, novice nun, and intermediate nun (44B) | + | Description of the [[vows]] of a [[novice monk]], [[novice nun]], and [[intermediate]] [[nun]] (44B) |
| − | Analysis of a number of ethical questions (45A) | + | Analysis of a number of [[ethical]] questions (45A) |
| − | Discussion o f e x t e n u a t i n g circumstances, such as temporary insanity (46A) | + | [[Discussion]] o f e x t e n u a t i n g circumstances, such as temporary [[insanity]] (46A) |
| − | 4) Keeping your vows through mastering the monastic practices (46A) | + | 4) Keeping your [[vows]] through mastering the [[monastic practices]] (46A) |
Includes: | Includes: | ||
| − | A description of the seventeen foundations of monastic practice, grouped into the three broad categories of perfecting monastic practice (46B); the proper methods of sustenance (52B); and the performance of monastic rites (59B) | + | A description of the seventeen foundations of [[monastic]] practice, grouped into the three broad categories of perfecting [[monastic]] practice (46B); the proper methods of [[sustenance]] (52B); and the performance of [[monastic rites]] (59B) |
| − | c) How to restore your vows, if they do happen to be damaged (62B) Covers both restoration of vows after a downfall, and the restoration of unity after disputes | + | c) How to restore your [[vows]], if they do happen to be damaged (62B) Covers both restoration of [[vows]] after a downfall, and the restoration of {{Wiki|unity}} after [[disputes]] |
| − | 3. Ancillary points Details on the painting of the Wheel of Life to be affixed to the entrance of temples, and its relation to the four noble truths (70B) | + | 3. Ancillary points Details on the painting of the [[Wheel of Life]] to be affixed to the entrance of [[temples]], and its [[relation]] to the [[four noble truths]] (70B) |
D. Concluding remarks | D. Concluding remarks | ||
Latest revision as of 16:00, 7 January 2016
The following is an outline of major points in The Wishing Jewel, a synopsis of Master Guna Prabha’s Sutra on Discipline (Vinaya Sutra) by Chone Drakpa Shedrup (1675-1748), author of the alternate textbook series of Sera Mey Monastic University.
I. A Preliminary Overview (starts folio 2A)
Includes:
A summary of how Lord Buddha became enlightened over a period in three stages of “countless” eons (2A).
The exact years at which Lord Buddha performed his major spiritual deeds (2B).
An explanation of why the teachings on discipline are the highest instruction of Lord Buddha (3A).
A summary of the canonical works on discipline, and their commentaries (3A).
II. Actual Explanation of Sections of the Root Text (3B)
A. Meaning of the name of the root text (3B)
B. Explanation of the translator’s obeisance (4A)
C. Commentary upon the root text (4A)
1. Details of the statement of purpose (4A)
Includes details on the subject matter, the vows of individual freedom, and the eleven topics concerning the vows
2. Actual commentary (7A)
a. How to go from not having vows to having them (7A)
Includes:
A discussion of the original and later rites for conferring the vows
A detailed treatment of those who can confer the vows (the different kinds of “abbots” and “masters”) (9A)
An explanation of the different types of vows (10A)
Details on the measurement of days and months, necessary for properly dating an ordination; along with a brief presentation on Buddhist holidays (11A)
b. Once you have your vows, how to keep them from being damaged (15A)
1) Relying on an outer support, a monastic preceptor, to help keep your vows (15A) Includes:
Great detail on the qualifications of a monastic preceptor (15A)
Requirements of a proper candidate for ordination (18B)
Description of the ordination of nuns (20A)
2) Relying on inner support, your own pure intentions, to help keep your vows (21A)
3) Keeping your vows through a good understanding of the factors that work against them (21A)
Description of how vows can be lost (21B)
An explanation of the five groups of vows (22A):
a) Explanation of each individual group
i) General treatment
1) Divisions (22B)
2) Groupings (22B)
3) Definitions (24A)
4) Enumeration (24B)
5) Order (24B)
6) Literal meanings (24B)
7) Consequences of breaking (24B)
8) Person (25A)
9) Benefits of keeping (25B)
10) Problems of breaking (25B)
ii) Specific treatment
1) The “defeat” group of vows (25B)
2) The “remainder” group of vows (31A)
3) The “cause of downfall” group of vows (32A)
4) The “individual confession” group of vows (41A)
5) The “bad deed” group of vows (41B)
b) A more general explanation (43A) Includes:
Details on how vows are damaged (43A)
Reasons why, under certain conditions, the vows may not form properly (44A)
Description of the vows of a novice monk, novice nun, and intermediate nun (44B)
Analysis of a number of ethical questions (45A)
Discussion o f e x t e n u a t i n g circumstances, such as temporary insanity (46A)
4) Keeping your vows through mastering the monastic practices (46A)
Includes:
A description of the seventeen foundations of monastic practice, grouped into the three broad categories of perfecting monastic practice (46B); the proper methods of sustenance (52B); and the performance of monastic rites (59B)
c) How to restore your vows, if they do happen to be damaged (62B) Covers both restoration of vows after a downfall, and the restoration of unity after disputes
3. Ancillary points Details on the painting of the Wheel of Life to be affixed to the entrance of temples, and its relation to the four noble truths (70B)
D. Concluding remarks
Notes on the composition of the commentary (71A)
See also
- Manual of Vinaya - Reading One: Je Tsongkapa’s Epistle on Ethics
- Manual of Vinaya - Reading Two: Outline of the Sutra on Discipline (Vinaya Sutra)
- Manual of Vinaya - Reading Three: Introduction to the Vows of Individual Freedom
- Manual of Vinaya - Reading Four: A General Description of the Vows, Part One
- Manual of Vinaya - Reading Five: A General Description of the Vows, Part Two
- Manual of Vinaya - Reading Six: Taking and Keeping the Vows
- Manual of Vinaya - Reading Seven: The Ten Non-Virtues, and their Karmic Results
- Manual of Vinaya - Reading Eight: Introduction to the Steps of the Path
- Manual of Vinaya - Reading Nine: Description of the Lesser Capacity
- Manual of Vinaya - Reading Ten: Description of the Medium and Greater Capacities
- Manual of Vinaya - CLASS NOTES part 1
- Manual of Vinaya - CLASS NOTES part 2
