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The paper discusses the formation of the original texts of the Chinese Agamas, particularly the Madhyamigama and Samyuktagama, highlighting the existence of multiple translations and discrepancies between extant versions. It suggests that the Chinese Madhyamigama may have originated from Gândhāri and was likely transmitted through different schools, while the Chinese Samyuktagama shows signs of being formed or transmitted in Mathura. The analysis indicates that both texts may reflect older traditions and af
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- conarium
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