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Aṣṭasāhasrikā-prajñāpāramitā Sūtra

eap_79021001 · Amrit Man Shakya Collection

Sanskrit Nepālākṣara Script Sūtra

Repository Amrit Man Shakya Collection

Reference No. eap_79021001

Language Sanskrit

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About this Manuscript

This is a Mahāyānasūtra text that discussing the Buddhist concept of wisdom (Prajñā), the advantages of studying the text, and the possible obstacles in acquiring knowledge. It also describes the difficulties of finding a good teacher and a trained disciple (P.L. Vaidya, 1960. p. XX). This text holds immense significance in shaping the development of both the Mādhyamaka and Yogācāra schools of thought.

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eap_79021001 · Amrit Man Shakya Collection

Catalogue Metadata

Title	Aṣṭasāhasrikā-prajñāpāramitā Sūtra
Repository	Amrit Man Shakya Collection
Reference Number	eap_79021001
Collection	Amrit Man Shakya Collection
Language	Sanskrit
Script	Nepālākṣara
Subject Classification	Sūtra
Date	Date not listed
Place of Origin	Nepal
IIIF Manifest	Public IIIF manifest available