The Language Used by the Buddha

The Language Used by the Buddha

1. The Language Used by Buddha for Commutation . Lecturer – Ven. Sellakataragama Ghanalankara Thero Visiting Lecturer : Rev Sangabopura Akhila B.A, MSW Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka

2. Introduction Research Problem Research Method Out comes Origination of Communication. Language of Buddha Conclusion Bibliography OUTLINE

3. Language is the most powerful invention which had ever been founded by the human. It was developed up to the art of written with the development of technology. People use language for own purpose in various ways. Buddha can be considered as the pioneer who had used the language in the proper way for successful communication. Introduction

4. Research Problem. 2 What kind of language had been used by Buddha for the communication?

5. Relevant Literature Primary, secondary and tertiary sources. Interviewing Practitioners Discussion with experts in the filed. Personal Experience Critical thinking about personal experience Research Methodology. 3

6. To determine the language used by Buddha. To identify the methods of language used by Buddha. To access the importance of Buddha’s language. Outcomes . 4

7. History of the Language. 5 Language Origination of the speech, approximately 500,000 years ago. Symbols were developed about 30,000 years ago . Communication Non-verbal communication Verbal communication

8. Language of the Buddha . 6 Clear Soft Nice Simple Equanimity Rough (Sometime)

9. To wards Listener 6 Sammōniya ņ katha ņ s ā r ā niyan - Warmly welcome Dhammiy ā kath ā ya sa ņ dassetv ā - Preaching Dhamma step by step Samuttējetv ā - Making happy Samipah ņ setv ā - Believe in pleasure ( Cullahatthi padopama Sutta ) Kalyana vacho , kalayana Vakkarano , poriya vacaya , visatthaya anelagalaya , atthaya vinnapaniya Telling sweet words, accurate, matured, and meaningfull Sonadanda Sutta

10. Formation of Language 7 Sila - Virtue Samadhi - Mind Panna - Visdom “ pdariyaya desitho kho ananda maya dhammo ….” Ananda I preach Dhamma with many explantion . ( Mahavaggapali )

11. The Five Steps Follow When Preach Dhamma 8 Preaching Dhamma step by step. Preaching Dhamma Showing many explanation. Preaching Dhamma in mercy for listerners . Preaching Dhamma without hoping any benefits. Preaching dhamma without criticizing others. ( Bahuwedaniya Sutta ) “ pdariyaya desitho kho ananda maya dhammo ….” Ananda I preach Dhamma with many explantion . ( Mahavaggapali )

12. The Eight Verities Quality of the Words 9 Vissattaya Sarena - fully and simple words Vinnapaniya Sarena - meaningful words Manju Sarena - Soft Sound Savaniya Sarena - Pleasurable Sound Bindu Sarena - Summarized and Sweet words Avisari Sarena - Correct and proper linking words Gambhiro Sarena - Deep and sharp Sound. Ninnada Sarena - Frequent Words. Atthaka parayana Vagga “ pdariyaya desitho kho ananda maya dhammo ….” Ananda I preach Dhamma with many explantion . ( Mahavaggapali )

13. Methods of Using Language. 10 Aiming one person. Preaching towards group. Using riddle. Showing similar. Telling Stories. Enthusiastic dialogs. Using questioner

14. Using Language for Solution. 11 Ekansa Vyakarana - Q uestion which ought to be explained categorically. Vibhajja Vyakarana - Q uestion which ought to be explained analytically. Patipuccha Vyakarana - Q uestion which ought to be replied with a counter question. Thapaniya Vyakarana - Q uestion that should be set aside.

15. Aim of Using Proper Language . 12 To be gaine the bliss of Nibb ā nā

16. Conclusion 12 Language is the main key point to be explained the facts. It can be used way of pure and impure. Using the language of Buddhism used by Buddha for communication really appreciable. Using various ways Buddha has made communication with the aim of final bliss of Nibbana .

17. Bibliography 12 Primary Sources Digha Nikaya 2006, Nedimala , Buddhist Culture Center. Sanyutta Nikaya 2006, Nedimala , Buddhist Culture Center. Secondary Sources Karunanayaka . Nandana 2005, Human Communication, Colombo, Dayawansa Jayakodi Publisher Vijitha thero.Pitigala 2015, Bhasamaya Dharshanaya , Borella , Wijaya offset System and printers. Sangharatana thero.Mahawa 2011, Bauddha Sanniwedana widi , Colombo, Sadeera Publication. Tertiary Sources. https:// www.thoughtco.com Access Date: 21: 09: 2017 http:// thebuddhisttemple.org Access Date: 21: 09: 2017