Buddhist Manuscripts in China: Theravāda Buddhism in Sipsong Panna
…entury BCE), into Southwestern China on the Silk Road. The great charm of the doctrine and teaching method of Buddhism, and the Sakyamuni Buddha, cannot be denied. In addition, the inclusiveness and fle…
…litics, economics, and the arts. The manuscript culture surrounding Theravāda Buddhism represents some of the oldest teachings and texts in Buddhist thought, making it an important subject for scholarly…