A History of Pali Literature v2.c19.20
A History of Pāli Literature v2.c19.20
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v2.c19.20
At the time of Asoka there was a Buddhist literature. Asoka selected out of this body of Buddhist literature seven Dhammapariyāyas which, in his opinion, would serve his purpose, that is, making the good faith long endure.