Illuminated manuscript of Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Sutra – The Perfection of Wisdom in 8000 lines
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Orientation 4
Display 8
ABM 037
Code: ABM 037
Country: Tibet
Style:
Date: 1700 - 1800
Dimensions in cm WxHxD: 64.5 x 21.5 x 14
Materials: carved wood cover with silver and gold ink inscription on black-blue paper
Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita Book (Tib: mDo brgyad stong pa or Shes-rab kyi pha-rol-tu phyin-pa brgyad-stong-pa'i mdo)
The text in 8'000 sloka (verses) includes 32 chapters outlining the meaning and the significance of the trancendantal knowledge, it's pratice, the qualities flowing from it, its supremacy over other Paramita, the bodhisattva's qualifications, his training, his role and tasks, Vacuity, Methods or skillfull means of compassion and some prophecies.
The text in 8'000 sloka (verses) includes 32 chapters outlining the meaning and the significance of the trancendantal knowledge, it's pratice, the qualities flowing from it, its supremacy over other Paramita, the bodhisattva's qualifications, his training, his role and tasks, Vacuity, Methods or skillfull means of compassion and some prophecies.
Bock, Etienne; Falcombello, Jean-Marc; Jenny Magali, 2022. Trésors du Tibet. Sur les pas de Milarépa.. Paris: Flammarion. p. 59