Buddhist scripture on palm leaves; sutra
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
Buddhist scripture written on palm leaves; palm-leaf manuscript
literaryA term with historical and religious significance, referring to the traditional method of recording Buddhist sutras in South and Southeast Asia. It is used in academic, literary, or Buddhist contexts.
Zhè这
bù部
gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
bèi贝
yè叶
shū书
yǐ已
yǒu有
qiān千
nián年
lì历
shǐ史
。
This ancient palm-leaf scripture is over a thousand years old.
Tā他
zài在
yán研
jiū究
zhōng中
fā发
xiàn现
le了
zhēn珍
guì贵
de的
bèi贝
yè叶
shū书
。
In his research, he discovered a precious palm-leaf manuscript.
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Bèi贝
yè叶
shū书
shì是
Fó佛
jiào教
wén文
huà化
de的
zhòng重
yào要
zài载
tǐ体
。
Palm-leaf manuscripts are an important medium for Buddhist culture.