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by johnnylondon
Sat Jul 16, 2011 2:31 pm
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: What language did the Buddha speak?
Replies: 47
Views: 38999

Re: What language did the Buddha speak?

Evidence please? Vedic sanskrit, as used by the Rig Veda was written word perfect over the course of Kaal (time). During the time of the Buddha, oral recitation of of doctrines and paradigms where the usual practise. I can appreciate how one can read wikipedia and feel an expert, however in order to...
by johnnylondon
Sat Jul 16, 2011 4:49 am
Forum: Early Buddhism
Topic: What language did the Buddha speak?
Replies: 47
Views: 38999

Re: What language did the Buddha speak?

Some sources say Sanskrit and some Magadhi. Now I wonder is there any evidence? I apologize if the question has been asked previously on this forum. He did not speak Sanskrit. Of course he spoke Sanskrit. A customarily evaluation of his life and invaluable teachings will provide evidence to support...