Pali Buddhist Texts - An Introductory Reader and Grammar (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2016
First published:	1981
Authors:	Rune E.A. Johansson
Dimensions:	246 x 189mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-14310-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Language teaching & learning material & coursework > Grammar & vocabulary Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Language teaching & learning material & coursework > Readers Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Essays, journals, letters & other prose works > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Buddhism > General
LSN:	1-138-14310-3
Barcode:	9781138143104

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