The Lalitavistara Sutra(3rd century)

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Reliefs at Borobudur (in Indonesia) depict scenes of the
Buddha's life as described in the Lalitavistara Sutra

Just the Facts:

• Name: Lalitavistara Sutra
• Birth: 3rd century
• Language: Sanskrit
• What it is: Indian Buddhist text, a "life" of the Buddha; the name means "Detailed Narration of the Sport [or Play]" of the Buddha

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