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Originally a Hindu master, known as Durdharsakala or Matrcheta, he became a buddhist after meeting [[Aryadeva]] and went on to compose many texts in beautiful Sanskrit verse, including the ''[[Buddhacharita]]'', the most famous work on the life of Buddha.  
'''Ashvaghosha''' ([[Wyl.]] ''rta dbyangs'') Originally a Hindu master, known as Durdharsakala or Matrcheta, he became a buddhist after meeting [[Aryadeva]] and went on to compose many texts in beautiful Sanskrit verse, including the ''[[Buddhacharita]]'', the most famous work on the life of Buddha.  


[[Category:Historical Masters]]
[[Category:Historical Masters]]

Revision as of 07:58, 8 May 2008

Ashvaghosha (Wyl. rta dbyangs) Originally a Hindu master, known as Durdharsakala or Matrcheta, he became a buddhist after meeting Aryadeva and went on to compose many texts in beautiful Sanskrit verse, including the Buddhacharita, the most famous work on the life of Buddha.