Patimokkha: Being the Buddhist Office of the Confession of Priests (1875)

The Patimokkha is a book that was first published in 1875 by John Frederick Dickson. It is a Buddhist text that is focused on the confession of priests. The book provides a complete description of the Buddhist office of confession, which is an important part of the religion. The Patimokkha is a guide for Buddhist priests who wish to confess their sins and seek forgiveness. It provides a detailed explanation of the rules and regulations that govern the confession process, including the types of sins that can be confessed and the steps that must be taken to complete the confession. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the confession process. It begins with an introduction that provides an overview of the importance of confession in Buddhism. This is followed by a section that outlines the rules and regulations that govern the confession process. The Patimokkha also includes a section that provides examples of confessions that have been made by Buddhist priests in the past. These examples are intended to provide guidance and inspiration to those who are seeking to confess their own sins. Overall, The Patimokkha is an important text for anyone who is interested in Buddhism or who wishes to learn more about the confession process in this religion. It provides a detailed and comprehensive guide to the Buddhist office of confession, and is a valuable resource for priests and laypeople alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.