Significance of Text

In the context of Buddhism, the term "text" can refer to various forms of written material. This includes the subject of debates like the Shomangyo-gisho, written words in manuscripts, and Buddhist texts brought from India. It also encompasses written materials related to specific concepts and translations of key scriptures.1
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Synonyms: Content, Written material, Script, Document, Passage, Manuscript, Notation, Composition, Article, Prose, Writing, Wording, Sentence, Narrative, Message, Note

In German: Text; In Swedish: Text; In French: Text; In Dutch: Tekst; In Polish: Tekst; In Finnish: Teksti; In Spanish: Texto; In Portugese: Texto; In Malay: Teks; In Italian: Testo

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Buddhist concept of 'Text'

Hindu concept of 'Text'

Jain concept of 'Text'

The concept of Text in local and regional sources

The concept of Text in scientific sources

Classical concept of 'Text'