The Footprints of the Buddha: The Text and the Language

By Alexander Vovin

This book deals with Chinese and Japanese inscriptions (8th century AD) about the footprints of Buddha. The language of the Japanese inscription reflects the contemporary dialect of Nara. Its writing system presents a special interest being practically monophonic.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004449779
• ISBN13: 9789004449770
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.4"