Many Buddhas, One Buddha

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Delving into a crucial segment of the Avad nātaka, or "One Hundred Stories," this work examines early Indian Buddhist views on buddhahood. Dating from the third to fifth centuries CE, the text, composed in Sanskrit, is linked to the Sarvāstivāda or Mūlasarvāstivāda traditions, shedding light on the philosophies of non-Mahayana schools of Buddhism. Its rich literary style combines prose and verse, featuring intricate devotional passages that reveal early perspectives on the Buddha and the significance of avadāna narratives.