Bibliography from A Bhiksuni Handbook Compiled by Yeokwang Sunim (Tathaaloka Bhikkhuni) Unmun-sa Bhikkhuni Sangha College, South Korea,

2002

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Korean /Chinese Texts Sa Bun Piguni Gye Bon Kang Eui Cho (Four-fold Bhiksuni Vinaya Instruction Manual) A Comprehensive Comparative Study of the Vinayas of the Five Northern Sthaviravadan Schools and Southern Theravadin Pali Text Compiled, Edited and Translated by: Yeo San Cheol U Sunim, in the Tradition of Korean National Upadhyaya Ja Un Dae Hwa Sang, Mahatheracarya Published by: Yeong San Yul Weon, City of Daegu, South Korea ~ 10/20/2545 (2001), 1st edition. Description: Published as an offering of Dharmadana for use as the primary study manual for Korean Bhiksunis in the week-long basic education and training preceeding the higher ordination and as a basic textbook for Higher Vinaya Studies in the Korean Buddhist Monastic Seminaries of the Chogye Tradition. This text is one of 24 basic Vinaya manuals used in this tradition. Chinese and Korean Text. Note: This text is an internal monastic publication of this tradition and is not available publicly Sa Bun Pigu Gye Bon (The Original Four-fold Bhiksu Vinaya) The Dharmagupta Bhiksu Pratimoksa Sutra Published by: Dae Han Pulgyo Chogye Jong Chong Mu Weon (The Internal Affairs Office of the Korean Chogye Buddhadharma Tradition), Seoul, South Korea ~ Fourth Addition ~ 10/10/2539 (1995) Description: Two part text. Part I ~ Chinese Dharmagupta Bhiksuni Pratimoksa Sutra with Korean grammatical insertions; Part II ~ Korean Pratimoksa Sutra translation with origin stories. This text is offered to every new bhiksu in Korea upon his higher ordination. Used herein as the main reference to Dharmagupta Bhiksu Pratimoksa as well as in comparing origin stories. Note: This text is an internal monastic publication of this tradition and is not available publicly Samini Yuri (The Sramanerika Discipline) The Ten Sramanera/ika Precepts and Eight Garudharmas with Commentary related to their modern application within the Korean Chogye Tradition An Internal Publication of the Korean Chogye Buddhist Tradition, Seoul, South Korea ~ 8/15/2536 (1992) Description: Contents include: The Ten Precepts, Honoring the Triple Treasure, Respecting the Elders, Attending Fully Ordained Monastics, Going Out Together with Monastics, Entering
1

Community Life, Eating with the Community, Vandana, Learning Sutras, Listening to Dharma Talks, Entering the Monastery, Entering the Meditation Hall, Responsibilities, Bathing, Using the Restroom, Sleeping, Use of Fire, Room Cleaning, Visiting a Donor's Home, Receiving Alms, Entering Town, Obtaining Requisites, Expressing One's Individuality, Robes and Almsbowl, Honoring the Buddha, Speaking, Wearing One's Robes, Greetings and Paying Respect, Meeting Laypeople, Errands, Writing Letters, Phone Calls, Decorum Relating to Accidents, Visiting the Sick and Dying, Using Public Facilities; Boilers, Fans and Air Conditioning. Note: This text is an internal monastic publication of this tradition and is not available publicly Nam Buk Cheon Yuk Bu Yul Jang Bi Gyo Yeon Gu (An Analysis of the Six Divisions of the Southern [Chinese] SthaviravadanVinaya Pitaka and Tradition) English Title: A Study of the Vinaya Pitaka -- A Comparative Study of the Northern and Southern Vinaya Traditions An Investigation and Comparison of the History, Texts and Practices of the Ten Vinaya Nikayas introduced into China and practiced by the Southern [Chinese] [Sthaviravadan] Vinaya School/s. Compiled, Edited and Translated by: Lee, Ji Kwan Sunim Published by: Dae Kak Hwe Chul Pan Bu, Seoul, South Korea ~ 5/4/1975. Reference number 1-939 Description: Comparative Study of the One Pali Division of the Southern Vinaya and Five Divisions of Northern Vinaya: Mahisasakan, Dharmaguptakan, Mahasamghikan, Sarvastivadan, and Mulasarvastivadan with comparative analysis relative to the later Vinaya-type texts both Mahayana and non-Mahayana, including the Samantapasadika, Bi Ni Mo Kyeong, Upalipariprccha, Tae-ae-do Bi-ku-ni Gyeong, the Brahmajalsutra, and the Bo-sal Yong Nak Bon Eop Gyeong. Includes historical charts and comparative graphing. Chinese and Korean text with Sanskrit and Pali References. Here used as the main reference to the history of the Dharmagupta Vinaya in India and in China relative the recorded Vinayas of other Buddhist monastic lineages. Note: This text is an internal monastic publication of this tradition and is not available publicly Su Gye Eui Sik Jeong Beom (Proper Method of Formal Transmission of the Orthodox Monastic Precepts) Recitation Text of the Sramanera, Bhiksu and Bodhisattva Ordination Karmas and the Bhiksu and Bodhisattva Pratimoksas Compliled and Arranged by: National Upadhyaya Il Tah Sunim, National Karmacarya To Seong Sunim Published by: Hae In Sah National Training Seat Forest Monastery ~ 2517/1964 Description: Basic three-level ordination manual. Sramanera Vinaya; Dharmagupta Bhiksu Vinaya; Brahmajala Bodhisattva Precepts Sutra. Used in ordination and offered to the ordinee upon completion. Contains a graph of the ordination lineage up to the current upadhyayas and acaryas as well as a place for their seals of approval. Primarily Chinese text with Korean grammatical insertions. Note: This text is an internal monastic publication of this tradition and is not available publicly Su Gye Eui Beom (Right Methodology in Transmitting and Receiving the Precepts) Recitation Text of the Dharmagupta Bhiksu and Brahmajala Bodhisattva Karmavacana
2

Compliled and Arranged by: National Upadhyaya Il Tah Sunim, National Karmacarya To Seong Sunim, National Vinayacarya Bo Seong Sunim Published by: Hae In Sah ~ 3/28/1984 Description: Modern version of the Su Gye Eui Sik above. Notable differences include the fact the ordination format has changed from a three-part ordination to a dual platform ordination; the two platforms now being Seo Seong (Sthaviravadan/Hinayana) Upasampada and Dae Seong (Mahayana) Full 58 Bodhisattva Precepts. Contains a graph of the ordination lineage up to the current upadhyayas and acaryas as well as a place for their seals of approval. Primarily Chinese text with Korean grammatical insertions. Note: This text is an internal monastic publication of this tradition and is not available publicly Han Geul Dae Jang Kyeong: Sa Bul Yul (Native Korean Language Tripitaka: Four-fold Vinaya) Volumes 1-3 The Entire Four-fold Dharmagupta Vinaya Translated by: Dong Guk University Faculty ~ Kim, Seong Gu (Dharmacarya Weol Un) Published by: Dong Guk Buddhist University's Yeok Gyeong Weon. Seoul, South Korea ~ Sixth printing ~ 7/15/2001 Han Geul Dae Jang Kyeong: Aham Bu (Native Korean Language Tripitaka: Agama Division) Volumes 3-7 Korean Language Text of the Middle Length, Long, Connected and Assorted (Minor) Agama Sutras Translated by: Dong Guk University Faculty ~ Lee, Un Ho and Park, Ki Jong Published by: Dong Guk Buddhist University's Yeok Gyeong Weon. Seoul, South Korea ~ 1964 Bul Gyo Hak Dae Sa Jeon (Great Buddhadharma Dictionary/Encyclopedia) English Subtitle: Encyclopedia of Buddhology Complied by: Kim, Jeong Gil Published by: Hong Beop Weon (Mahadharmarama). Seoul, South Korea ~ Sixth Edition ~ 4/5/2537 (1993) Description: Sino-Korean phonetic Buddhist terms with Chinese Character and often Sanskrit and/or Pali reference, Korean language history and explanation. Also includeds lineage charts of the Zen (Chan/Seon) Schools, Mahayana Schools, and (Sthaviravadan) Vinaya Schools as well as ancient maps of Indian Buddhist sites, guides to writing classical Siddham (Sanskrit) calligraphy, and a Hybrid Buddhist Sanskrit/Pali to Chinese dictionary with internal page references. Here used as one of the main references to the history of the Dharmagupta Vinaya in India and China relative to the various Buddhist monastic lineages.

English Texts The Bhikkuni Patimokkha of the Six Schools Translated and Published by: Chatsumarn Kabilsingh, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University, Bankok, Thailand
3

1st Publication ~ 1991 Printed by: Thammasat University Press, Bangkok, Thailand Used here as the primary reference in relation to the Sa Bun Piguni Gye Bon Kang Eui Cho above in variations in the Bhiksuni Pratimoksa Sutras of the Mahasamghika, Mahisasakan and Sarvastivadan Schools. The Buddhist Monastic Code: The Patimokkha Training Rules Translated and Explained by: Thanissaro Bhikkhu (Geoffrey DeGraff) Published by: The Abbot, Metta Forest Monastery, Valley Center, California, USA ~ 2nd Edition ~ 1996 Description: English translation and explanation of the Pali Bhikkhu Patimokkha of the Thai Mahamakut Rajavidyalaya version of the Vinaya Pitaka and Commentaries. Used here as reference between the Dharmagupta and Pali Bhikkhu Patimokkha Sutras, and to balance varying interpretations of the root texts. The Buddhist Monastic Code II: The Khandhaka Rules Translated and Explained by: Thanissaro Bhikkhu (Geoffrey DeGraff) Published by: The Abbot, Metta Forest Monastery, Valley Center, California, USA ~ 2001 Description: An organized, detailed account of the training rules found in the Pali Khandhakas that govern the Bhikkhu's life and the traditions surrounding them. The Bhikkhuni Patimokkha: The Bhikkhunis Code of Discipline Translated and Explained by: Thanissaro Bhikkhu (Geoffrey DeGraff) Published by: The Abbot, Metta Forest Monastery, Valley Center, California, USA ~ 2003 Description: English translation and explaination based on the complete Pali Bhikkhuni Pratimoksa in Mohan Wijayartna, Buddhist Nuns: The Birth and Development of a Women's Monastic Order, with mistakes in Buddhist Nuns with corrections based upon the Thai edition of the Thai Mahamakut Rajavidyalaya version of the Pali Canon's Vinaya Pitaka and Commentaries, particularly the Bhikkhuni Vibhanga and Buddhagosa's Samantapasadika. Technical issues explained in endnotes. Used here as reference between the Dharmagupta and Pali Bhiksuni Pratimoksa Sutras, and to balance varying interpretations of the root texts. Sacred Books of the Buddhists Volumes X-XXV ~ Book of the Discipline, Parts 1-6 Translated by: I. B. Horner, Associate of Newnham College, Cambridge Published by: The Pali Text Society, London Distributed by: Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd. ~ London, Boston and Hendley ~ 1975-1986 Description: English translation of the Pali Vinaya Pitaka Bhiksuni Vinaya ~ Volumes I - III ~ Bhiksuni Precepts Manual of the Four Divisions Tranlated into English and Published by: Dharma Realm Buddhist University International Institute for the Translation of Buddhist Texts, Talmage, California, USA ~ 1983 Primary Translator and Compliling Editor: Bhiksuni Heng Tao Certifiers: Venerable Abbot Hsuan Hua & Bhiksunis Heng Ch'ih & Heng Wen Description: English translation and explanation of the Four-fold Dharmagupta Bhiksuni Pratimoksa Sutra as well as additional information on instructing new trainees, the eight precepts of respect, the eighty-four mannerisms, and preparation for ordination. Used here as reference to balance various
4

interpretations of the Chinese Dharmagupta Bhiksuni Pratimoksa Note: This text is an internal monastic publication of this tradition and is not available publicly The Patimokkha ~ Sacred Books of the Buddhists, Volume XXXIV Edited by: William Pruit Translated by: K.R. Norman Published by: The Pali Text Society, Oxford ~ 2001 Description: A new English translation of the Bhikkhu and Bhikkhuni Pattimokkhas of the Pali Texts Used here as reference between the Dharmagupta and Pali texts and to balance interpretations of the Pali texts. Women in China ~ The Chinese Buddhist Monastic Order for Women: The First Two Centuries Author: Kathryn A. Tsai Edited by: Richard W. Guisso and Stanley Johannesen Published by: Historical Reflections/Reflexiones Historiques Directions Series, Donald N. Baker, Editor, Directions 3, Volume 8, Number 3, Fall, 1981 Used for historical information on the introduction and development of the Bhiksuni Sangha in China. History of the Bhikkhuni Sangha in Sri Lanka and its Transmission in China Researched, compiled and translated into Singhalese by: the Elder Bhante Seelaratana Oral translations in English by: Bhante Seelawimala, Institute of Buddhist Studies, Berkeley, California, USA ~ 2001 Transcribed in English by: Bhiksuni Yeo Kwang Sunim, Institute of Buddhist Studies, Berkeley, California, USA ~ 2001 Used for historical information on the introduction of the Bhiksuni Sangha in China. Unpublished. Sisters in Solitude: Two Traditions of Buddhist Monastic Ethics for Women Back-to-back English Translations of the Dharmagupta and Mulasarvastivadan Bhiksuni Pratimoksa Sutras with their companion Posadhana Karma texts. By: Bhiksuni Karma Lekshe Tsomo Published by: State University of New York (SUNY) Press, Albany, New York, USA, 1996 Used as primary reference to the Mulasarvastivada Bhiksuni Pratimoksa Sutra Blossoms of the Dharma: Living as a Buddhist Nun Compiled by: Bhiksuni Thubten Chodron Published by: North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, California, USA Description: Compilation of talks given by Western Buddhist nuns at the "Life as a Western Buddhist Nun" Conference held in Bodhgaya, India, in February 1996 on Buddhist Monasticism and its Western Adaptation, The History of the Bhikkhuni Sangha, A Practical Approach to Vinaya, etc... Choosing Simplicity: Commentary on the Bhiksuni Pratimoksa By: Venerable Bhiksuni Wu Yin Translated by: Bhiksuni Jendy Shih
5

Edited by: Bhiksuni Thubten Chodron Published by: Snow Lion Publications, Ithaca, New York, USA ~ 2001 Description: Commentary on the Four-fold Dharmagupta Bhiksuni Pratimoksa Sutra from the persective of Modern Chinese Bhiksuni Sangha. Buddhist Ethics ~ Part Five of the Encyclopedia of Buddhism (Treasury of Knowledge) Author: Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye Translated and Edited by: The International Translation Committee founded by the V.V. Kalu Rinpoche Published by: Snow Lion Publications, Ithaca, New York, USA ~ 1998 Description: A presentation of the three major systems of ethics found in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition: Pratimoksa, Bodhisattva and Tantra. Used here as reference for the Mulasarvastivadan Bhiksu Pratimoksa The First Buddhist Women: Translations and Commentary on the Therigatha Translated by: Susan Murcott Published by: Parallax Press, Berkeley, California, USA ~1991 Description: Selections from the Suttapitaka, Khuddakanikaya and the Therigatha relative to the Ancient Indian theris. Great Disciples of the Buddha: Their Lives, Their Works, Their Legacy Translated by: Nyanaponika Thera and Hellmuth Hecker Edited by: Bhikkhu Bodhi Published by: Wisdom Publications, Boston in collaboration with the Buddhist Publication Society of Kandy, Sri Lanka Description: Collection of biographical profiles of 24 of whom the Buddha named his Great Disciples. Based on the Pali Canon and Commentaries. Material for the "Ten Great Disciples" appendix as rendered herein has been largely compiled from this source and that directly above as well as from the Nikayas. An Analysis of Pai-chang's Standards for the Zen Monastic Community as Related to Theravadan and Mahayana Discipline Authored in Korean by: Bhiksuni Dong Ho Sunim, Dong Guk University, Seoul, South Korea, 1997 Translated into English by: Bhiksuni Dong Ho Sunim, Institute of Buddhist Studies, Berkeley, California, USA, 2001 English Editing by: Yeokwang Sunim (Tathaaloka Bhikkhuni), Bohyunsah, California, USA, 2001 Description: Used as a reference in understanding the adaptation of the Theravadan discipline in China relative to the Zen Schools and the Mahayana. English text unpublished. Sramerika Ordination in the Korean Chogye Tradition Class notes and training outline transcribed by Sramanerika Yeo Kwang from the 9th Korean Jogye National Ordination Training Program, Haein-sa Dharma Jewel Forest Monastery, South Korea, Autumn, 1995.
6

Unpublished. Grand Ordination Internal Higher Ordination Handbook with notes from classes offered by the Very Venerable Bhante Havanpola Ratanasara and others, International Buddhist Meditation Center and College of Buddhist Studies, Los Angeles, CA, USA, November, 1997. Transcribed by Bhiksuni Yeo Kwang Sunim. Unpublished. Preparing for Ordination: Reflections for Westerners Considering Monastic Ordination in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition Preparation for Getsulma (Sramanerika) Ordination Edited by: Bhiksuni Thubten Chodron Produced by: Life as a Western Buddhist Nun Approved by: H.H. The Dalia Lama Internal Publication of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition Used as an aid in understanding the needs of Westerners undertaking monastic ordination. Life as a Western Buddhist Nun Conference Notes, Bodhgaya, India, February 1996 Used with reference to addressing the needs of modern Western Female Buddhist Monastics and the interest in research and further information amongst the Tibetan Bhiksu Sangha and Western-Tibetan & Tibetan Bhiksuni Sangha relative to the Dharmagupta Bhiksuni Pratimoksa. Getsulma Ordination Precept Text and Ordination Karman of the Tibetan Gelugpa Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition. Questioning the candidate, community agreement, precept recitation, admonition, blessing, sharing merit. Attendance Notes by: Bhiksuni Yeo Kwang Sunim, San Jose, CA, USA, 1997 Internal use only. Unpublished. A General Explanation of the Essentials of the Sramanera Vinaya and Rules of Deportment By: Tripitaka Master Hua Translated into English by: Dharma Realm Buddhist University Buddhist Text Translation Society, Talmage, CA, USA ~ 2nd Printing ~ 1982 Used as a comparative reference related to the Samini Yuri of the Jogye Tradition cited above The Monastic Office: Abridged Form of the Renewal of Vows Translated from the Soto-Shu gyoji Kihan by: Rev. Huber Nearman, O.B.C. Consultant and Editor: Rev. Master P.T.N.H. Jiyu Kennet, M.O.B.C. Printed by: Shasta Abbey Press, Mt. Shasta, California, USA ~ July, 1993 Used as a comparative reference related to the Mahayana and Theravadan methods of performing the Posadhana Karman A Manual of Buddhist Chants and Ordination Procedures
7

Composed and Revised by: Ven. Dr. Phra Maha Phisit Kotsupho The Sangha Council of Thai Bhikkhus in the USA, June 26th, 1993 Used for understanding of the Upasampada Karma in the Southern Theravadan Tradition relative to the Northern as exemplified in the Korean Jogye Su Gye Eui Bom (above). Spiritual Guides: Dhamma Practice and Ordination A pictoral essay of the ordination of 109 Novices and 93 Nuns, November 1-25, 1990 Published by: Buddha Dhamma Centre, Wat Jedi Luang, Chiangmai, Thailand Used for a comparative understanding of the training and methods of ordination in the Southern Theravadan Tradition relative to Northern Traditions (see 'Sramanerika Ordination" above).

Chinese Texts Sa Bun Piguni Gye Bon Ju Hye: Volumes I & II (The Four-fold Bhiksuni Original Discipline and Commentary) Published by: Nyung Bong Sah Monastery ~ Kowloon, Hong Kong ~ in the second month of the 80th year Used as reference in comparing the modern Korean-Chinese text and Modern Chinese-Chinese Fourfold Dharmagupta Pratimoksa Text The Pichiuni Chuan: (Record of the Lives of Eminent Chinese Bhiksunis) Native Chinese Version of the Therigatha Edited in 516, Six Dynasties Period (269-589 CE)