Overview
A Dictionary of the Pali Language is a comprehensive reference guide to the language of the Pali Canon, a collection of Buddhist texts written in the ancient language of Pali. The book was written by Robert Caesar Childers and was first published in 1875. It includes over 30,000 entries, with definitions and examples of usage, as well as notes on grammar and syntax. The Pali language is the primary language used in the Theravada tradition of Buddhism and is still used today in Buddhist texts and teachings. This dictionary is an essential resource for scholars, students, and practitioners of Buddhism who wish to deepen their understanding of the Pali language and its significance in Buddhist practice. It is a timeless classic in the field of Buddhist studies and remains an authoritative source for the language of the Pali Canon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Robert Caesar Childers
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jun 29, 2008
- | Number of Pages: 648 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1436725305
- | ISBN-13: 9781436725309
