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Founding of the Pali Text Society
- When
- 1881
- Where
- London
Thomas William Rhys Davids founded the Pali Text Society in London in 1881 to promote the study of Pali texts.
The society was established to foster and promote the study of Pali texts, which are the oldest collection of Buddhist scriptures. Rhys Davids aimed to render Buddhist literature accessible to others, focusing on the translation, publication, and teaching of the Pali language.
Sources
- Pali Text Society Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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