The Pali Canon

The Sutta Pitaka is the first and largest section of the Pali Canon, containing the Buddha's discourses, sermons, and teachings.

The Vinaya Pitaka is the second section of the Pali Canon, containing the rules and regulations for monastic life, including the code of conduct for monks and nuns.

The Abhidhamma Pitaka is the third and final section of the Pali Canon, containing philosophical and psychological teachings, including discussions on the nature of reality, consciousness, and the path to liberation.

The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, also known as the Discourse on Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dharma, is the most famous discourse of the Buddha, in which he expounded the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.

The Surā-meraya-majja-pamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇī sikkhāpada is the rule that prohibits monks and nuns from consuming alcohol, including beer, wine, and spirits.

The Paṃsukūla-cīvara veramaṇī sikkhāpada is the rule that requires monks and nuns to wear robes made from rags, as a symbol of simplicity and detachment from material possessions.

The Nisinna-sayana veramaṇī sikkhāpada is the rule that prohibits monks and nuns from sleeping on a comfortable bed, such as a mattress or a couch.

The Ekāsanika-bhojana veramaṇī sikkhāpada is the rule that requires monks and nuns to eat their meals before noon, as a way to practice moderation and avoid overeating.

The Kāmesu micchācāra veramaṇī sikkhāpada is the rule that prohibits monks and nuns from engaging in sexual activity, as a way to practice celibacy and focus on spiritual development.

The Pindapāta-cārika veramaṇī sikkhāpada is the rule that requires monks and nuns to beg for their food, as a way to practice humility and detachment from material possessions.

The Adinnādāna veramaṇī sikkhāpada is the rule that prohibits monks and nuns from accepting money, as a way to practice detachment from material possessions and to avoid the temptation of greed.

The Āvāsa veramaṇī sikkhāpada is the rule that requires monks and nuns to live in a monastery or nunnery, as a way to create a supportive community and to provide a conducive environment for spiritual practice.

The Yātrā veramaṇī sikkhāpada is the rule that prohibits monks and nuns from traveling alone, as a way to ensure their safety and to provide support and companionship during their travels.

The Upasampadā veramaṇī sikkhāpada is the rule that requires monks and nuns to be ordained by a qualified teacher, as a way to ensure that they have received the proper training and guidance in the Buddhist teachings.