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jmlweeks
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 Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 2:54 pm Post subject: Sanskrit, Pali and Khmer |
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Hello! Does anyone know if there is someone who teaches or a school where I can learn Sanskrit, Pali or ancient Khmer Language in Bangkok?
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PattyFlipper
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| Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:37 pm Post subject: Re: Sanskrit, Pali and Khmer |
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| jmlweeks wrote: |
Hello! Does anyone know if there is someone who teaches or a school where I can learn Sanskrit, Pali or ancient Khmer Language in Bangkok?
Thanks! |
The majority of Thais wouldn't have a clue. They can barely recite the simple, rote-learned sutras required in some Buddhist ceremonies. The monks have to study Sanskrit/Pali, but I suspect it is mostly memorized regurgitation, with little understanding of meaning or mechanics. You could try some of the bigger temples, or perhaps the Mahamakut Buddhist University:
www.eng.mbu.ac.th/
Be aware though, that most Thai 'teachers' couldn't actually teach their way out of a paper bag. |
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alexcase
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| Full marks for the most original question on Dave's of the month. I'm pretty sure I can't help, but I'd love to know why you need those three. Khmer isn't used in Buddhism like the other two is it? |
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