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(385-433 c.e.) first [[translator]] of the [[Nirvana Sutra]] | (385-433 c.e.) first [[translator]] of the [[Nirvana Sutra]] | ||
| − | There are two significant figures named Dharma-raksa. The first (239-316 or 233-310) ([[Dharmaraksa]] (1)) was from the [[Dunhuang]] region. The second [[Dharmaraksa]] was also a foreign [[monk]] who settled in [[China]] and translated key texts. | + | There are two significant figures named [[Dharma-raksa]]. |
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| + | The first (239-316 or 233-310) ([[Dharmaraksa]] (1)) was from the [[Dunhuang]] region. The second [[Dharmaraksa]] was also a foreign [[monk]] who settled in [[China]] and translated key texts. | ||
However, unlike the first [[Dharmaraksa]], he was originally a [[Hinayana]] [[monk]] from [[India]]. | However, unlike the first [[Dharmaraksa]], he was originally a [[Hinayana]] [[monk]] from [[India]]. | ||
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He read the [[Nirvana Sutra]] and switched his allegiances to the [[Mahayana]] school. | He read the [[Nirvana Sutra]] and switched his allegiances to the [[Mahayana]] school. | ||
| − | He settled in the northern [[China]] [[state]] of Liang Zhou in 412 c.e. He was taken on as an adviser to the [[ruler]], Ju’chu Mengxun, and encouraged to translate [[Buddhist sutras]]. | + | He settled in the northern [[China]] [[state]] of [[Liang Zhou]] in 412 c.e. He was taken on as an adviser to the [[ruler]], [[Ju’chu Mengxun]], and encouraged to translate [[Buddhist sutras]]. |
He eventually produced the first translation of the [[Nirvana Sutra]], a massive task resulting in 40 volumes. | He eventually produced the first translation of the [[Nirvana Sutra]], a massive task resulting in 40 volumes. | ||
| − | He returned to [[India]] once to collect more texts. on a second return journey he was murdered by the very [[ruler]] of the Liang Zhou who sponsored him. | + | He returned to [[India]] once to collect more texts. on a second return journey he was murdered by the very [[ruler]] of the [[Liang Zhou]] who sponsored him. |
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| + | http://what-when-how.com/buddhism/dharmaguptaka-school-to-dong-zhongshu-tung-chung-shu-buddhism/ | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:04, 6 November 2015
Dharmaraksa (2)
(385-433 c.e.) first translator of the Nirvana Sutra
There are two significant figures named Dharma-raksa.
The first (239-316 or 233-310) (Dharmaraksa (1)) was from the Dunhuang region. The second Dharmaraksa was also a foreign monk who settled in China and translated key texts.
However, unlike the first Dharmaraksa, he was originally a Hinayana monk from India.
He read the Nirvana Sutra and switched his allegiances to the Mahayana school.
He settled in the northern China state of Liang Zhou in 412 c.e. He was taken on as an adviser to the ruler, Ju’chu Mengxun, and encouraged to translate Buddhist sutras.
He eventually produced the first translation of the Nirvana Sutra, a massive task resulting in 40 volumes.
He returned to India once to collect more texts. on a second return journey he was murdered by the very ruler of the Liang Zhou who sponsored him.
Source
http://what-when-how.com/buddhism/dharmaguptaka-school-to-dong-zhongshu-tung-chung-shu-buddhism/
