Understanding Vinaya: The Code of Conduct in Buddhism
'Vinaya' means 'code of conduct', 'discipline' and 'regulations'on the behaviour of individuals. As a collection, it is the name of the first portion of the Buddhist Canon [Vinaya-piṭaka] which deals
…, the first portion of the Buddhist Canon, detailing appropriate behavior and the Five Precepts for laypeople. Monks adhere to 227 precepts, which can be elaborated into 21,000 specific teachings. Just as athl…