Here are posts labelled "Pali" on The Guide
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The legendary Prince Vijaya, first king profiled in the
Mahavamsa (traditionally reigned 543-505 BCE);
detail from a mural in the Ajanta Caves |
Just the Facts:
- Name: The Mahavamsa
- Also known as: The Great Chronicle
- Date: 5th century CE
- Place: Sri Lanka
- Language: Pali
- What it is: Sri Lankan non-canonical Buddhist text (history of Sri Lanka)
Let's consider this a placeholder as I build out the site.
Once that's done, I'll be back to fill in the details--an essay,
links to online and Amazon books, and more. I'll be posting
updates on Facebook and Twitter. Follow along!
Until I get to it, there's always Wikipedia!
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| The entire Pali Canon |
Just the Facts:
- Name: The Pali Canon
- Date: c. 29 CE
- Language: Pali
- What it is: primary texts of Theravada Buddhism originating in India, comprised of the Vinaya Pitaka, the Sutta Pitaka, and the Abhidhamma Pitaka
Let's consider this a placeholder as I build out the site.
Once that's done, I'll be back to fill in the details--an essay,
links to online and Amazon books, and more. I'll be posting
updates on Facebook and Twitter. Follow along!
Until I get to it, there's always Wikipedia!
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| The Buddha, surrounded by illustrations of Jatakas |
Just the Facts:
- Name: Jataka Tales
- Date: c. 4th century BCE
- Languages: Sanskrit, Pali
- What they are: Indian moral stories of the Buddha's previous lives
Let's consider this a placeholder as I build out the site.
Once that's done, I'll be back to fill in the details--an essay,
links to online and Amazon books, and more. I'll be posting
updates on Facebook and Twitter. Follow along!
Until I get to it, there's always Wikipedia!
