Fragments Of The Tocharian A Maitreyasamiti-nataka Of The Xinjiang Museum, China (trends In Linguistics. Studies And Monographs [tilsm])

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TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science.

TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language.

TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing.

1. Introduction 9 1.1. Explanatory notes concerning the fragments 9 1.2. Fragments of the Maitreyasamiti-Nāṭ̣aka published by E. Sieg and W. Siegling in Tocharische Sprachreste 9 1.3. Old Uighur versions or translations 11 1.4. Parallel versions in other languages 12 1.5. Brief outline of the contents of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th acts 14 1.6. Technical remarks 24 2. Edition of the fragments (transliteration, translation, notes) 29 2.1. Act I 29 2.2. Act II 75 2.3. Act III 151 2.4. Act V 207 2.5. Fragments not yet identified 213 3. Indices 221 3.1. Index verborum of the fragments of the Yanqi manuscript 221 3.2. Index of verb forms (Verbalverzeichnis) 277 3.3. Glossary of non-verbal forms 288 Plates (photographs) 311 Postscript 400 This volume presents the text of 44 leaves from the Tocharin A version of the "Maitreyasamiti" - and important work of Buddhist literature from Central Asia.