Pali Buddhist Texts: An Introductory Reader and Grammar (Nias Monograph Series, 14)


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Pali is one of the Middle Indian idioms and the classical language of Theravada Buddhism. It is therefore important both to linguists and students of Buddhism. This introductory book centres on a collection of original texts, each selected as an especially important and beautiful formulation of a Buddhist idea. By means of a vocabulary, translation and commentary, each text is explained so concretely that it can be read with little preparation. Detailed explanations are provided for the many technical terms, which have frustrated so many western explorers of Buddhism. For reference, a grammar is provided. Sanskrit parallels to many of the words are given, as well as a special chapter comparing the two languages.Pali Buddhist Texts: An Introductory Reader and Grammar (Nias Monograph Series, 14) Review
Brief texts from the Pali Canon are presented, followed by a list of all the words used, a translation, and an explanation of some of the grammatical features of Pali demonstrated in the passage. A great way for a beginning student of Pali to get a feel for the language before deciding to begin serious study of the language (or not).Most of the consumer Reviews tell that the "Pali Buddhist Texts: An Introductory Reader and Grammar (Nias Monograph Series, 14)" are high quality item. You can read each testimony from consumers to find out cons and pros from Pali Buddhist Texts: An Introductory Reader and Grammar (Nias Monograph Series, 14) ...

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