Karanda-vyuha [Manifestation of Appearances]

This material is held atSchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Archives, University of London

  • Reference
    • GB 102 MS 211240
  • Dates of Creation
    • 19th century
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Sanskrit
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

Sanskrit text of the Karanda-vyuha-sutra, a discursive work on the cult of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. Avalokitesvara is portrayed on the first page in Tibeto-Nepalese style. The text is written in an ornamental Nepalese script, and the pages are stacked between two wooden boards and tied around with braid.

Access Information

Open

Acquisition Information

Purchased by Lord Scarborough in Nepal, 1956

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

H8.5cm x W32.6cm

Conditions Governing Use

For permission to publish, please contact Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library in the first instance