Metrical passages in the Khotanese Saṃghāṭa-sūtra

Abstract The Buddhist Sanskrit Saṃghāṭa-sūtra includes several longer or shorter passages in verse, mostly śloka s. Many though not all of these verse also appear metrical form the Khotanese version, which makes use three metres known from longest Old poem, Book Zambasta . aim present article is to analyse order determine what extent treatment conforms practice relevant are therefore presented with a detailed analysis as well an English translation and brief commentary.