Repetitiveness in the Pali scriptures

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Caodemarte
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Re: Repetitiveness in the Pali scriptures

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lostitude wrote:...Oh really? I had no idea, that's why I was making such a fuss. I even thought last night about embarking on the task of reading the 'original' translations and copy-pasting them without the repetitions in a new document and putting them online... I'm relieved I won't have to.
Look around for introductory texts or anthologies. You will find something. (Or you could skim over too many repetitions or let them soak in like a chant). Just do your best to understand. As you engage with the ideas you might want to examine why you like or dislike certain texts or styles and how it feels.
lostitude
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Re: Repetitiveness in the Pali scriptures

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lostitude wrote: Sat Jul 08, 2017 10:48 am
Caodemarte wrote: Since we now have print some, as noted, people put out editions that omit the many repetitions. Try them.
Would you have any specific reference by any chance?
Thanks.
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