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Aṣṭasāhasrikā Prajñāpāramitā

matsunami_46 · General Library, The University of Tokyo

Sanskrit Nepālākṣara Script Buddhist Philosophy (Mādhyamaka)
Repository General Library, The University of Tokyo
Reference No. matsunami_46
Language Sanskrit
Date Date not listed

About this Manuscript

This is a Mahāyānasūtra text that contains 32 chapters, 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. This manuscript contains chapter 1 and 3 out of 32. Folio 1b and 2a are illustrated with two Buddhist images (image 4).

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matsunami_46 · General Library, The University of Tokyo

Catalogue Metadata

Title Aṣṭasāhasrikā Prajñāpāramitā
Repository General Library, The University of Tokyo
Reference Number matsunami_46
Collection Takakusu Junjiro Collection
Language Sanskrit
Script Nepālākṣara
Subject Classification Buddhist Philosophy (Mādhyamaka)
Date Date not listed
Place of Origin Japan
IIIF Manifest Public IIIF manifest available

Subjects & Keywords

Buddhist Philosophy (Mādhyamaka)