Pali Language and Literature: A Systematic Survey and Historical Study: Volume 1

Volume1 takes an indepth, critical look at the canonical Pali texts all the three Pitakas : the three baskets (collections): the Vinaya, Sutta and Abhidhamma, which, among other things, embody Sakyamuni s own universal message, the writings of his immediate monastic followers/disciples, the basic principles of shula (ethical behaviour), the disciplinary codes for the sangha and, above all, the Theravada philosophy in its truly pristine frame.

Publisher: D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd.

Date Published: 1994

Book Condition: Very good hardcover in a good dust jacket showing closed tears, chipping and edge wear mainly to top edges, A clean and unmarked copy internally apart from a small sticker on bottom of back pastedown.

ISBN: 8124600023