Jnanayasas (Sanskrit; Chinese 闍那耶舍 or 尊稱) was a Buddhist monk from Magadha[1],[2] eastern India. He was recognised by Emperor Wen of Sui China and taught the monks Yasogupta and Jnanagupta.

He translated 7 scriptures in 51 fascicles, including:

  • Sutra of Great Compassion (大悲經)
  • Sutra of Moon Store (月藏經)

References

  1. ↑ A Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms: With Sanskrit and English Equivalents and a Sanskrit-Pali Index. Routledge. 18 December 2003. p. 487. ISBN 978-1-135-79123-0.
  2. ↑ A Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms: With Sanskrit and English Equivalents and a Sanskrit-Pali Index. Routledge. 18 December 2003. pp. 487–. ISBN 978-1-135-79123-0.

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