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| − | The [[Avadanasataka]] ([[A Hundred Glorious Deeds]]) is an anthology of one hundred biographical stories in [[Sanskrit]] from the first to second centuries C.E. | + | The [[Avadanasataka]] ([[A Hundred Glorious Deeds]]) is an {{Wiki|anthology}} of one hundred biographical stories in [[Sanskrit]] from the first to second centuries C.E. |
| − | The stories are thematically organized into ten | + | The stories are thematically organized into ten “[[books]]” that portray the [[truth]] of the [[doctrine]] of [[KARMA]] (ACTION) and the power of [[religious]] [[Dana]] (GIVING), [[Faith]], and [[devotion]]. |
An earlier version is preserved in [[Chinese]] ([[Taisho]] no. 200). | An earlier version is preserved in [[Chinese]] ([[Taisho]] no. 200). | ||
| − | The [[Avadānaśataka]] or "[[Century of Noble Deeds]] ([[Avadāna]])" is an anthology in [[Sanskrit]] of [[one hundred Buddhist legends]], approximately dating to the same time as the [[Ashokavadana]]. The work may be from the [[Mulasarvastivada school]]. | + | The [[Avadānaśataka]] or "[[Century of Noble Deeds]] ([[Avadāna]])" is an {{Wiki|anthology}} in [[Sanskrit]] of [[one hundred Buddhist legends]], approximately dating to the same time as the [[Ashokavadana]]. The work may be from the [[Mulasarvastivada school]]. |
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| − | Bibliography | + | [[Bibliography]] |
| − | Bagchi, P. C. “A Note on the [[Avadanasataka]] and Its [[Chinese]] Translation.” Visvabharati Annals 1 (1945): 56–61. | + | [[Bagchi]], P. C. “A Note on the [[Avadanasataka]] and Its [[Chinese]] Translation.” [[Visvabharati]] Annals 1 (1945): 56–61. |
| − | Fa Chow, trans. “Chuan Tsi Pai Yuan King and the [[Avadanasataka]].” Visvabharati Annals 1 (1945): 35–55. | + | Fa [[Chow]], trans. “Chuan Tsi Pai Yuan [[King]] and the [[Avadanasataka]].” [[Visvabharati]] Annals 1 (1945): 35–55. |
Feer, Léon, trans. Avadana-çataka: Cent légendes bouddhiques. | Feer, Léon, trans. Avadana-çataka: Cent légendes bouddhiques. | ||
| − | Paris: Ernest Leroux, 1891. Reprint, Amsterdam: APA-Oriental Press, 1979. | + | {{Wiki|Paris}}: Ernest Leroux, 1891. Reprint, {{Wiki|Amsterdam}}: APA-Oriental Press, 1979. |
| − | Strong, John S. “The Transforming Gift: An Analysis of Devotional Acts of Offering in [[Buddhist]] [[Avadana]] Literature.” History of Religions 18 (1979): 221–237. | + | Strong, John S. “The [[Transforming]] [[Gift]]: An Analysis of Devotional Acts of [[Offering]] in [[Buddhist]] [[Avadana]] {{Wiki|Literature}}.” History of [[Religions]] 18 (1979): 221–237. |
Joel Tatelman | Joel Tatelman | ||
Latest revision as of 23:53, 10 February 2020
The Avadanasataka (A Hundred Glorious Deeds) is an anthology of one hundred biographical stories in Sanskrit from the first to second centuries C.E.
The stories are thematically organized into ten “books” that portray the truth of the doctrine of KARMA (ACTION) and the power of religious Dana (GIVING), Faith, and devotion.
An earlier version is preserved in Chinese (Taisho no. 200).
The Avadānaśataka or "Century of Noble Deeds (Avadāna)" is an anthology in Sanskrit of one hundred Buddhist legends, approximately dating to the same time as the Ashokavadana. The work may be from the Mulasarvastivada school.
See also: Avadana; Divyavadana; Jataka
Bagchi, P. C. “A Note on the Avadanasataka and Its Chinese Translation.” Visvabharati Annals 1 (1945): 56–61.
Fa Chow, trans. “Chuan Tsi Pai Yuan King and the Avadanasataka.” Visvabharati Annals 1 (1945): 35–55.
Feer, Léon, trans. Avadana-çataka: Cent légendes bouddhiques.
Paris: Ernest Leroux, 1891. Reprint, Amsterdam: APA-Oriental Press, 1979.
Strong, John S. “The Transforming Gift: An Analysis of Devotional Acts of Offering in Buddhist Avadana Literature.” History of Religions 18 (1979): 221–237.
Joel Tatelman
