BA Pali OverviewOrigins: Pali originated in ancient India and is believed to have been a vernacular language spoken in the region of Magadha (present-day Bihar, India) during the time of the Buddha (6th to 5th centuries BCE). It's thought to have evolved from a dialect spoken in that area.Theravada Buddhism: Pali became the canonical language of Theravada Buddhism and is used for the preservation of the early Buddhist texts, including the Suttas (discourses), Vinaya (monastic rules), and Abhidhamma (philosophical and psychological teachings).Pali Canon: The Pali Canon consists of three main "baskets" - the Vinaya Pitaka (rules for monks and nuns), the Sutta Pitaka (discourses), and the Abhidhamma Pitaka (philosophical teachings). These texts are written in Pali and are highl...
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