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Mulasarvastivada Precepts & Vows

Insights from Venerable Soepa’s Vinaya research

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About Mulasarvastivada Vows

This site shares Venerable Soepa's deep research into the vinaya of the Mulasarvastivada school.

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A serene image of ancient Buddhist manuscripts laid open on a wooden table, softly lit by natural light.

Our Focus

Why It Matters

Understanding these precepts helps preserve the monastic traditions and guides novices on their spiritual path.

Our Focus

Delving into the Vinaya of the Mulasarvastivada tradition with care.

Research

Venerable Soepa's detailed study of monastic rules and their origins.

An ancient manuscript page showing handwritten Vinaya text with delicate calligraphy.

An ancient manuscript page showing handwritten Vinaya text with delicate calligraphy.

Practice

Guidance on novice precepts rooted in centuries-old Buddhist tradition.

Insights into living the vows with mindfulness and respect.

Community

A serene meditation hall where novices gather for teachings and reflection.

A serene meditation hall where novices gather for teachings and reflection.

Close-up of a novice's hands holding prayer beads during chanting.

Close-up of a novice's hands holding prayer beads during chanting.

A close-up of an ancient palm-leaf manuscript showing delicate Sanskrit script from the Mulasarvastivada Vinaya.

A close-up of an ancient palm-leaf manuscript showing delicate Sanskrit script from the Mulasarvastivada Vinaya.

Vinaya

Snapshots from Venerable Soepa’s meticulous research journey

Venerable Soepa carefully examining a fragile scroll in a dimly lit monastery archive.

Venerable Soepa carefully examining a fragile scroll in a dimly lit monastery archive.

A serene courtyard where novice monks gather, reflecting the living tradition behind the texts.

A serene courtyard where novice monks gather, reflecting the living tradition behind the texts.

Detailed carvings on a temple wall depicting scenes from monastic life in the Mulasarvastivada tradition.

Detailed carvings on a temple wall depicting scenes from monastic life in the Mulasarvastivada tradition.

An open book with handwritten notes and annotations by Venerable Soepa on the Vinaya rules.

An open book with handwritten notes and annotations by Venerable Soepa on the Vinaya rules.

A quiet study corner with traditional ink brushes and ancient texts stacked neatly, inviting contemplation.

A quiet study corner with traditional ink brushes and ancient texts stacked neatly, inviting contemplation.

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