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The Inception of Discipline and the Vinaya-Nidāna, Sacred Books of the Buddhists, Volume XXI, translated and edited by N. A. Jayawickrama. Published in 1962, this scholarly work presents a translation and edition of the Bāhiranidāna of Buddhaghosa’s Samantapāsādikā, an important commentary on the Buddhist Vinaya. The text explores the origins and organization of Buddhist monastic discipline, including the First Great Convocation, the recitation and classification of the Vinaya and Dhamma, the Buddhist canon, and the development of early Buddhist teachings and traditions. Condition: Vintage ex-library hardcover with visible library markings, including a spine call-number label, Saint Louis University library stamps, withdrawal markings, and handwritten classification numbers on the title page. Red boards show rubbing, fading, edge/corner wear, and some fraying at the spine ends. Pages show age-related toning and library markings. Binding appears intact from the photographs. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition. An uncommon scholarly volume concerning Buddhist studies, Pali literature, Vinaya, and early Buddhist monastic history. Your book will be carefully packaged to ensure it arrives safely. Please review all photographs, as they are considered part of the description.