Dear Piya, Derek, Frank and friends,

I prefer the two-letter abbreviation for Digha, Majjhima, Samyutta,
Anguttara and Khuddaka Nikayas. Single-letter abbreviation is more
prone to problems caused by human error such as typing.

metta,
Yong Peng

--- In Pali@yahoogroups.com, Piya Tan wrote:
> Are good reasons why DN, MN, SN, AN is better than using D, M, S,
A? What about Sutta Nipata, which has to have a longer abbreviation?
>
> Perhaps those who set these standards might consider simplicity as
a priority rather than who sets the standards, but if there are very
good reasons for the new standard, we should consider them.