Japanese inscription in medieval India
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Summary:
Japanese Inscription, Kanheri Caves, Cave no. 90, Maharashtra, Late 13th century CE or later Inscription records a devotional chant honoring the Lotus Sūtra and Nichiren, a Japanese Buddhist monk and philosopher born in 1222 CE. It was likely inscribed by a Japanese pilgrim,… pic.twitter.com/Ww2BUEl4W0 — Satavahana (@SatavahanasIN) February 8, 2026 The Lotus Sutra, on which […]