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Hyecho

One Hundred and Eight Names of Youthful Mañjuśrī Accompanied by His Dhāraṇī-Mantra

Hyecho

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Ca. 701–780. A Buddhist monk and translator originally from the Silla kingdom (modern-day Korea), he is famous for his pilgrimage to India. He was a disciple of Amoghavajra, with whom he collaborated in the translation of tantric texts into Chinese.

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