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PALI WITHOUT GRAMMAR
A basic course based on the Suttas
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Module 1. Dhamma,cakka-p,pavattana Sutta
Module 1a: (Fri) 11, 18, 25 Oct, 1, 8 Nov 2002 @ 7.30-9.30 p.m.
Module 1b: (Sat) 12, 19, 26 Oct, 2, 9 Nov 2002 @ 3.00-5.00 p.m.
[Please select one module.]
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Venue: The Pali Centre
Blk 644 Bukit Batok Central, #01-68 (2nd flr), S 650644
Tel: 6569 5205
The most direct way to learn Buddhism is to read and live the Pali sutras, some of the oldest records we have of the Buddha's teachings. Knowing some Pali helps to have such firsthand wisdom.
This is a course on contextual or "situational" Pali, that is, Pali as used in the early teachings themselves. We will learn Pali the way we learn English in our schools today: less grammar, more usage. Topics covered include:
The basic structure of the Pali language. [Optional Introductory Class]*
Pali vocabulary and usage.
Basic knowledge of important Pali sentences, terms, phrases.
Locating suttas in the Pali Canon.
How to appreciate a sutta.
Course fee: $50.00 per person. (Rebate for the unemployed on request.)
*Special class for total beginners: Thu 10th October 2002 (7.30-9.30 p.m.). $10.00. (Please register by email.)
THE INTRODUCTORY CLASS will cover the following:
The Pali alphabet & sounds
The Pali alphabetical order
The Pali Canon: brief history and structure
Pali dictionaries and tools
Pali & IT (Pali fonts, etc.) [If time permits.]
For more info, contact Piya Tan at libris@singnet.com.sg.
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PLEASE REGISTER by submitting or emailing these details:
Course name:___________________
Full name:______________________
Address________________________
I/c No._________________________
Phone No.______________________
Email__________________________
Module chosen: ( ) Introductory. ( ) Module A*, or ( ) Module B*.
[* You need to choose one module only, since they are repeat classes.]
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For future Sutta titles, please see http://www.dharma.per.sg, under SUTRA STUDY
or contact Piya directly at libris@singnet.com.sg.