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Palm Leaf Sutra

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The Palm Leaf Manuscript is a scripture written on palm leaves, originating from ancient India and known as the "Buddhist Panda." The Palm Leaf Manuscript mostly consists of Buddhist scriptures, with some being ancient Indian Sanskrit literature, possessing extremely high cultural value. With a history of over 2500 years, the Palm Leaf Manuscript is written in two scripts, "Brahmi" and "Tamil," with some being inscribed with a needle. It serves as important primary material for studying ancient Tibetan culture, language, scripts, Buddhism, religious art, and more. It measures 70 cm in length and 48.5 cm in width.

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Palm Leaf Sutra

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