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. 1. Introduction
2. Research Problem
3. Research Method
4. Out comes
5. Origination of Communication.
6. Language of Buddha
7. Conclusion
8. 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 Listener6
 Sammōniyaņ kathaņ sārāniyan - Warmly welcome
 Dhammiyā kathāya saņdassetvā - Preaching Dhamma step by step
 Samuttējetvā - Making happy
 Samipahņsetvā - 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 Language7
 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 Dhamma8
 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 Words9
1. Vissattaya Sarena - fully and simple words
2. Vinnapaniya Sarena - meaningful words
3. Manju Sarena - Soft Sound
4. Savaniya Sarena - Pleasurable Sound
5. Bindu Sarena - Summarized and Sweet words
6. Avisari Sarena - Correct and proper linking words
7. Gambhiro Sarena - Deep and sharp Sound.
8. 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
1. Aiming one person.
2. Preaching towards group.
3. Using riddle.
4. Showing similar.
5. Telling Stories.
6. Enthusiastic dialogs.
7. Using questioner

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

15. Aim of Using Proper Language .12
To be gaine the bliss of Nibbānā

16. Conclusion12
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. Bibliography12
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