On Sanskrit Texts Discovered in Japan (1880)

On Sanskrit Texts Discovered in Japan is a book written by Friedrich Max Muller, a German-born philologist and Orientalist. The book was originally published in 1880 and is a collection of essays that explore the discovery of Sanskrit texts in Japan. Muller was a renowned scholar of Sanskrit and was instrumental in bringing the study of Indian philosophy and culture to the West. In this book, he examines the significance of the discovery of Sanskrit texts in Japan, which shed new light on the history of Buddhism and the transmission of Indian literature to East Asia. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of Sanskrit literature and its transmission to East Asia. The second part examines the specific Sanskrit texts discovered in Japan, including the Lotus Sutra and the Heart Sutra. Muller analyzes the texts in detail, discussing their origins, authorship, and significance. The third part of the book is a collection of translations of the Sanskrit texts discovered in Japan, along with commentary by Muller. These translations provide readers with a deeper understanding of the texts and their relevance to Buddhist philosophy and practice. Overall, On Sanskrit Texts Discovered in Japan is a valuable resource for scholars of Sanskrit, Buddhism, and East Asian history. Muller’s insights and analysis provide a fascinating glimpse into the transmission of Indian culture to East Asia and the impact of Sanskrit literature on Buddhist thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.