Aśvaghoṣa
Aśvaghoṣa (80–150) was a poet and writer.
Also recorded as Horse-Voice · Ashvaghosha
Aśvaghoṣa
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- Born
- 80
- Died
- 150
- Occupation
- poet · writer
- Known for
- Buddhacharita
- Languages
- Sanskrit
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Biography
Born in 80, died in 150.
The recorded working language is Sanskrit.
Positions recorded include Zen Patriarch.
Works named in the authority record are Buddhacharita.
"Mandala / Memyō Bosatsu, with six arms and in pale flesh color, rides on a white horse. Near the horse’s mouth are two figures: one of them named Sanshitsu. At the back are three figures: Sanbo, Sanmyō, and San’in, all stepping on clouds. In front of the horse is a worshipping disciple. /
Japanese Kamakura period, 13th century
Aśvaghoṣa, Memyō Bosatsu (Ashvaghosha Bodhisattva) Mounted on a Horse MET DP-16218-024
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