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Pali Wikipedia facts for kids

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The Pali Wikipedia is a special part of Wikipedia, which is a huge online encyclopedia. This version of Wikipedia is written in the Pali language.

Pali is a very old language that comes from ancient India. It's famous because Gautama Buddha, a very important spiritual teacher, used this language to share his teachings. Many of the original Buddhist texts were written in Pali.

Currently, the Pali Wikipedia has about 2,524 articles. This places it around the 212th spot when you look at all the different language versions of Wikipedia by how many articles they have.

What is Pali Wikipedia?

The Pali Wikipedia is like a digital library for information written in the Pali language. Just like you might read Wikipedia in English, people can read and learn about many topics in Pali. It helps keep this ancient language alive and accessible in the modern world.

The Pali Language

Pali is an ancient language that was spoken in the Indian subcontinent many centuries ago. It belongs to a group of languages called Middle Indo-Aryan languages. It's very important for understanding early Buddhism.

Why is Pali Important?

Pali is super important because it's the language of the Pāli Canon, which is a collection of the earliest Buddhist scriptures. These texts contain the teachings of Gautama Buddha. Studying Pali helps scholars and students understand these ancient wisdoms directly.

How Big is Pali Wikipedia?

The size of a Wikipedia edition is often measured by how many articles it has. The Pali Wikipedia has grown to include over 2,500 articles. While this might seem small compared to huge Wikipedias like English or Spanish, it's a big achievement for an ancient language. Its ranking of 212th shows its place among hundreds of other language Wikipedias around the globe.

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