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The Buddhist justice system is very significant to rebuild the nation in the modern era, wherein we can create a peaceful and harmonious society. The Buddhist justice system places a strong emphasis on compassion, understanding, and empathy. In a world that often prioritizes punishment and retribution, the Buddhist approach reminds us of the importance of considering the underlying causes of conflicts and the suffering experienced by all parties involved. This perspective can contribute to more compassionate and humane approaches to justice. Buddhist principles align with the concept of restorative justice, which focuses on healing and restoring relationships, rather than purely punitive measures. By emphasizing reconciliation, forgiveness, and repairing harm, the Buddhist justice system encourages a more holistic and constructive response to wrongdoing, aiming to foster healing and rehabilitation for both individuals and communities. Buddhist justice emphasizes the cultivation of ethical conduct and the pursuit of social harmony. Promoting virtuous behaviour and moral education, it seeks to prevent conflicts and create conditions for a just and harmonious society. This aspect of Buddhist justice can be relevant in modern societies grappling with issues of crime, social inequality, and the need for ethical frameworks. However, my research shall be focused on the rule and regulations of Vinaya Pitaka, wherein I shall discuss the basic code of conduct of Patimokkha. The Patimokkha is divided into different sections, such as the Parajika (defeat), Pacittiya (offences entailing confession), and Sanghadisesa (offences requiring a formal meeting for resolution). These rules cover a wide range of areas, including ethical conduct, interactions with others, proper use of requisites, sexual conduct, and more. The Vinaya Pitaka provides rules and regulations concerning the daily life and routine of monastics. This includes guidelines for the proper use and maintenance of robes, alms rounds, etiquette within the monastic community, rules for mealtime, proper conduct during various activities, and guidelines for dwelling places. The Vinaya Pitaka specifies various offences and the corresponding penalties for violating the monastic rules. The severity of offences varies, ranging from minor offences requiring confession and atonement to serious offences leading to expulsion from the monastic community.The topic of my research shall be focused on the Buddhist justice system which can be useful to rebuild the nation, where every nation can take benefit from implementing this. My research mainly focuses on the relevance of the Buddhist justice system in the modern era wherein I will take some points of Buddhist teaching for lay people however mainly will be focus on Vinaya Pitaka, where rules and regulations made for monks and nuns.The proposed research paper will elaborate on these points in detail.