Michael Viggo Fausbøll was hoogleraar Sanskriet in Kopenhagen en een pionier op het gebied van Pāli-studie. Zijn werk legde de fundamentele basis voor toekomstig onderzoek en begrip van Pāli-teksten. Hij was cruciaal in de ontwikkeling en verspreiding van kennis over deze belangrijke taal. De nalatenschap van Fausbøll blijft de academische studie op dit gebied beïnvloeden.
This collection of Buddhist verses contains wisdom, morality, and religious teachings. It is considered one of the most treasured works of the Buddhist canon. The verses touch on a variety of topics, including self-control, anger, happiness, and mindfulness. Müller and Fausbøll provide an excellent introduction to the text, providing insight into the historical and cultural context of the work.
Friedrich Max Müller was a pivotal figure in the development of Indian studies and religious studies in the West. His scholarly contributions include the influential 50-volume set, The Sacred Books of the East, which he oversaw as a translator. Notably, he introduced the concept of a Turanian language family. His academic career flourished at Oxford University, where he became deputy professor of modern European languages and was honored with an M.A. and membership at Christ Church. His work bridged cultural and linguistic divides, shaping the study of Eastern texts in the West.