Pāḷi and Sanskrit dictionaries

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What is included

  • Buddhadust Glossologycomparative terms, Michael Olds
  • DPDDigital Pāḷi Dictionary
  • Gandhari DictionaryM. Cone
  • PTS DictionaryRhys Davids
  • SanskritMonier-Williams, Shabda-Sagara and 30+ more
  • Sutta-Vinaya Definitions and Similesdefinitions from the Canon
  • Wisdom Libraryreference on Indian teachings: Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism

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