This is a commentary (composed in the 5th century) on the Yuimakyō (Sk. Vimalakīrti Nirdeśa Sūtra), which is seen as propounding the essence of Mahāyāna Buddhism. Judging from the style of the calligraphy, the manuscript is thought to have been copied early in the Heian period. The larger characters represent the text of the sutra itself, and the smaller characters are those of the commentary. This manuscript was preserved at Shōchi-in temple at Kōyasan.
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Important Art Object
Chū-yuimakitsu-kyō (Commentary on the Vimalakīrti-nirdeśa), Vol.8
Handscroll, ink on paper
H 27.6, L 1594.3; 29 papers
Heian period 9th century
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| Accession Number | 929-0 |
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| Category | Writings |
| Provenance | Formerly kept in Shōchi-in temple at Kōyasan, Wakayama |
| Bibliography | Special Exhibition of Ancient Sutras from the Heian Period : Encountering the Legendary Kunōji Sutras. Nara National Museum, 2015, 172p. (Japanese) Illustrated Catalogue of the Collection of Nara National Museum: Writings. Nara National Museum, 1990, 136p. (Japanese) |