Life and Death in Buddha’s Doctrine (According to a Khotanese Text)

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Professor of Ancient Iranian languages and Cultures, Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies
Abstract
The present text which is surveyed and translated from khotanese into Persian introduces a part of Buddha’s teachings. A garden is described in the text, in which Buddha took residence. It is spring time, and the beauty and pleasure of spring inspires the Shamans. Meanwhile Buddha commences his teachings by advising and informing them of the valueless world, and the cycle of life and death.

Volume 6, 20-21 - Serial Number 6
this issue: Ancient Languages and Cultures
Summer 2010
Pages 103-118