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Srivijaya's Sanskrit Stone Legacy and Buddhist Scholarships
In this episode, we move beyond the politics of trade routes to explore how Srivijaya became a beacon for Buddhist learning. We examine the Telaga Batu inscription, which invokes Vajrayana deities like Akshobhya and Maitreya alongside the king's power. Lucas and Luna discuss the role of monks like Yijing, who stayed in Palembang to translate texts, turning Sumatra into a crucial stopover on the Silk Road of Faith. We also look at the Kedukan Bukit inscription as the foundational myth of Dapunta Hyang's rise. This conversation highlights how Srivijaya used religious patronage to…
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