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This category is for discussion related to the Early Buddhist Texts. Use this to develop your practice of Right Speech. ➥

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Translations of the EBTs, especially alternative versions or study projects, as well as discussion of passages that are difficult to translate.

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Events of interest to those interested in early Buddhist texts, and notices about people involved in teaching or studying them such as notice of upcoming seminars, workshops, meetings (in-person or online), courses and book and related media launches. ➥

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These are collaborative articles by the Discuss & Discover community intended to explain fundamental terms and concepts found in the Early Buddhist Texts. ➥

This category provides structured reading guides for the Early Buddhist Texts.