Learn Pali
19 months ago
I want to read the Pali Canon in Pali.
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Pali
2 years ago
Pali is not an easy language. Comparing with Sanskrit, some people may say it is much easier. In my opinion, learning Pali well requires linguistic knowledge and fundamental Sanskrit. I have studied the language for 7 years, and expected to study more. The language helps me understand more Pali scriptures than the translations. Also it is the key to a number of Pali texts in the tradition of Theravada tradition.
Why Pali?
4 years ago
It’s the primary language of the Theravadan Buddhist texts. I would like to take a class at some point just so I know how to pronounce words correctly, maybe memorize a few short chants and sutras (suttas). At this point I don’t think I really want to become a total Pali scholar.
