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Text of the Perfection of Wisdom (Mahaprajnaparamita) Sutra, c. 700s-800s. Creator: Unknown
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Text of the Perfection of Wisdom (Mahaprajnaparamita) Sutra, c. 700s-800s. Creator: Unknown
Text of the Perfection of Wisdom (Mahaprajnaparamita) Sutra, c. 700s-800s. This precious text fragment is one of the earliest calligraphies in the collection. The text is copied from the Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra (also called the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (Chinese: ?????????; Moha Bore Boluomiduo jing). The passage is part of a collection of sacred Buddhist texts written in India around 100 BC to AD 600 that were translated in the 700s by the Chinese monk Xuanzang. The paragraph is written in regular script style ( kaishu ) with deep black characters on brown aged paper that may have originally been dyed yellow. Mahayana Buddhism teaches that faithfully copying sutra texts is a good deed that helps one accumulate merit and the Buddhas blessings--a way to gain rebirth in the Western Paradise
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Album Leaf Bound Volume Tang Dynasty 618 907
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This print showcases a precious text fragment of the "Text of the Perfection of Wisdom (Mahaprajnaparamita) Sutra" dating back to the 700s-800s. The unknown creator has left an indelible mark on this early calligraphy, making it one of the most treasured pieces in our collection. Copied from the Mahaprajnaparamita Sutra, also known as the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra, this passage is part of a sacred Buddhist text originally written in India between 100 BC and AD 600. It was later translated by Xuanzang, a revered Chinese monk in the 700s. The paragraph is elegantly written in regular script style (kaishu), with deep black characters gracefully adorning aged brown paper that may have once been dyed yellow. According to Mahayana Buddhism, faithfully copying sutra texts is considered a virtuous act that allows one to accumulate merit and receive blessings from Buddhas. It serves as a pathway towards rebirth in the Western Paradise. This remarkable artifact hails from China's Tang Dynasty (618-907) and resides within The Cleveland Museum of Art's esteemed collection. Its historical significance cannot be overstated, offering us insight into ancient Buddhist practices and reminding us of humanity's enduring quest for spiritual enlightenment. Photo credit: Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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