The Sinicization of 'Ojas', the Formation of 'Ghost Licking/Shaving Head', and the Authenticity of the Guanding Sutra

    August 2025 in “ Religions ”
    Zheng Min-hui
    Studysummary In this research, the authors examined translations of "ojas" in the Bhaiṣajyaguru Sūtra across different Chinese texts, noting variations and evolving interpretations; the study highlights linguistic evidence supporting the view that the text is a foreign-translated sūtra rather than a native creation.
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