Monday, September 22, 2008

Jnanagupta

Jnanagupta was a Buddhist monk from Gandhara who travelled to China and was recognised by of the Sui dynasty. He is said to have brought with him 260 sutras in Sanskrit, and was supported in translating these into Chinese by the emperor.

In total, he translated 39 scriptures in 192 fascicles during the period 561 to 592, including:
*Sutra of Buddha's Fundamental Deed , 60 fascicles
*Candrottaradarikapariprccha 2 fascicles

Sources


''''. Buddhist Door

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