巴利語學習
Pali Language Study
Pāḷi · पाळि · 巴利語
The sacred language of the Theravāda Tipiṭaka — vocabulary from the Nikāyas with definitions, grammar, canonical examples, and interactive flashcards.
Pali (Pāḷi) is the liturgical language of Theravāda Buddhism — the language in which the Buddha's discourses were preserved and transmitted in the Tipiṭaka (Three Baskets). Understanding key Pali terms directly unlocks the meaning of the suttas in a way that translation alone cannot provide. This module focuses on practical vocabulary for Dhamma study and meditation practice.
92
Total Words
18
Categories
41
Beginner
51
Intermediate+
3
Dhamma Talks
Browse Vocabulary
詞彙瀏覽
92 words · 18 categoriesSearch and browse the full vocabulary — grouped by category (Core Dhamma, Eightfold Path, Meditation, Mind & Consciousness, Tipitaka, and more). Each word shows Pali, grammar, definition, and canonical example.
Flashcard Study
字卡學習
Interactive · Filter by difficultyStudy Pali vocabulary with interactive flashcards. Filter by difficulty level or category. Flip to reveal the Pali term and its full definition. Track which cards you know vs. still learning.
Dhamma Talks
法談錄音
3 talks · Ajahn MettikoThree recorded Dhamma talks from Bodhi Vihāra (Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia) — with per-talk vocabulary, study questions, and YouTube embeds. Thai Forest Tradition, Ajahn Chah lineage.
Vocabulary Categories
Core Dhamma (法)
Fundamental Buddhist concepts and teachings from the Tipitaka
The Noble Eightfold Path (八正道)
The eight factors of the path leading to liberation
Meditation (禪修)
Terms for Theravada meditation practice — samatha and vipassana
The Three Jewels & Refuge (三寶)
Core objects of refuge and veneration in Theravada Buddhism
Ethics & Virtue (戒律)
Terms for ethical conduct, the Vinaya, and the Precepts
Mind & Consciousness (心識)
Abhidhamma terms for mind, consciousness, and mental factors
Dependent Origination (緣起)
The twelve links of Paṭicca-samuppāda
Stages of Awakening (菩提道果)
The four stages of enlightenment in Theravada Buddhism
The Tipitaka (三藏)
Terms for the Pali Canon — its structure, key texts, and language
Two Realities (二諦)
The Abhidhamma doctrine of conventional and ultimate truth, nāma-rūpa analysis
Three Wisdoms (三慧)
The three modes of acquiring paññā: hearing, reflecting, and meditating
Mental Roots & Fetters (根與結)
The three unwholesome roots and the ten fetters (saṃyojana) binding beings to saṃsāra
Six Consciousnesses (六識)
The six sense-bases (āyatana), their corresponding consciousnesses (viññāṇa), and the arising of contact (phassa)
Dependent Origination — 12 Nidānas (十二因緣)
The twelve links of paṭicca-samuppāda in sequence — each nidāna individually explored
Virtues & Perfections (波羅蜜)
The four brahmavihārās (divine abidings) and the ten pāramitās (perfections)
Body Contemplation (身念處)
Meditations on the body — breath, anatomical parts, elements, and charnel ground contemplations
Monastic & Textual (僧典)
Terms for the monastic community, canonical literature, and training rules
Mind as Forerunner (心為前導)
Buddhist cognitive process theory — citta, cetasika, javana, and the mind's role as forerunner of all action