Ashvaghosha

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Ashvaghosha (Skt. Aśvaghoṣa; Tib. Tayang; Wyl. rta dbyangs) (b. ca. first century) — originally a Hindu master, known as Durdharṣakāla or Mātṛceta[1], he became a Buddhist after being defeated in debate by Aryadeva[2] at Nalanda University. He went on to compose many texts in beautiful Sanskrit verse, including the Buddhacharita, the most famous work on the life of Buddha.

Notes

  1. ↑ Some sources state that Mātṛceta was in fact a disciple of Ashvagosha.
  2. ↑ This is according to Taranatha's History of Buddhism in India. According to other sources, he was defeated by Pārśva.

Further Reading

  • Lobsang N. Tsonawa, Indian Buddhist Pandits from The Jewel Garland of Buddhist History (Dharamsala: Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, 1985).
  • Taranatha, History of Buddhism in India.

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