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Learn Pali...
The Language of Early Buddhism
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Buddhist Dictionary, Manual
of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines
...by Ven. Nyanatiloka
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From
the introduction: This book is chiefly intended for those who
study the Buddhist teachings through the medium of the English
language, but wish to familiarize themselves with some of the
original Pali terms of doctrinal import. They are in the same
position as a student of philosophy or science who has to know
the terminology of his field, which for common parlance is mostly
not less 'unfamiliar' than are the words of the Pali language
found in the Dictionary
An Elementary Pali Course
... by Ven. Narada, Thera
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From the Preface:
The word Pali means "the Text", though it has now
come to be the name of a language. Magadhi was the original
name for Pali. It was the language current in the land of Magadha
during the time of the Buddha. The elements of Pali can be mastered
in a few months, Pali opens one's ears to the Dhamma and the
music of the Buddha's speech. This little book on Pali is intended
to be an elementary guide for beginners.
A Practical Grammar Book of the Pali Language
... by Charles Duroiselle
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From the Preface
to the Third Edition: Most introductory Pali grammar books consist
of lessons that teach the elements of the language in stages,
but because of that they are also very difficult to use as a
reference when you need to look up a noun's declension, or a
verb's conjugation. This book because of it's practical and
comprehensive coverage of the elements of the Pali language
in complete chapters is a very useful reference. This book was
also not written for linguistics experts, but for students with
little experience studying Pali grammar.
A Pali Word a Day ...A selection of Pali words for daily
reflection.
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From the introduction:
This booklet aims to assist new Buddhist Students who are unfamiliar
with some of the Pali words often used in the study of Buddhism.
As the title of the booklet suggests, we encourage the learning
and use of Pali words by learning one word each day. The booklet
can serve as both a dictionary and a glossary of terms for your
reference.
Bhavana Vandana: Book of Devotion ...Compiled by Ven. H.
Gunaratana
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From the introduction:
The purpose of this book is manifold. One is to teach the users
of this book of devotion how to pronounce Pali words correctly.
The most effective way of doing so is to repeat the same thing
over and over again. This book of devotion is made for daily
recitation. We also intend to teach Dhamma through this devotional
service, as the Pali language is used primarily to teach the
Dhamma.
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