Pali Buddhist Texts: An Introductory Reader and Grammar: 14 (Curzon Critical Studies in Buddhism)

Johansson, Rune E. A.

ISBN 10: 070071068X / ISBN 13: 9780700710683

Published by Routledge, 1998

About this Item

This introductory book centres on a collection of original Pali Buddhist texts, each selected to represent a formulation of a Buddhist idea. There are detailed explanations of technical terms, vocabularies, translations and commentaries for each text, and a chapter comparing Pali with Sanskrit. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 2BBP; CJBG; CJBR; DNF; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 270. . 1998. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pali Buddhist Texts: An Introductory Reader and Grammar: 14 (Curzon Critical Studies in Buddhism)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 070071068X
• ISBN 13: 9780700710683
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Rune E.A. Johansson