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Pali

Pali is an ancient language. It was spoken in India many thousands of years ago and it is still used as a sacred language by Buddhist monks. Pali is often used to study and learn about the teachings of Buddha. It is a language that is written in a special script and it is also spoken in some countries like Sri Lanka and Thailand. Pali is important to Buddhists because it is believed to be the language of the original teachings of Buddha, so understanding it helps people to understand Buddhism better.
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