HISTORY
BUDDHISM
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Question
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In Buddhism, what does Patimokkha stand for?
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The rules of the Sangha
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A description of Mahayana Buddhism
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A description of Hinayana Buddhism
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The questions of king Menander
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -pātimokkha, (Pāli: “that which is binding”, ) Sanskrit Prātimokṣa, Buddhist monastic code; a set of 227 rules that govern the daily activities of the monk and nun.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Pāṭimokkha is the most important code for fulfilling the monastic life of the monks and nuns. It governs the actions and speech that support their monastic life. It acts like the national laws that govern countries. It provides a clear definition of offenses as well as their punishments.
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