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The Buddhist text known as the Diamond Sutra is believed to be the oldest surviving printed book in the world, dated to 868 CE and written in Chinese. This work is one of the most important works of the Buddhist tradition.
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Project, I. D. (2013, September 13). Chinese Diamond Sutra. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/1426/
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Project, International D. "Chinese Diamond Sutra." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 13, 2013. https://www.ancient.eu/image/1426/.
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Project, International D. "Chinese Diamond Sutra." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 13 Sep 2013. Web. 12 Jan 2021.
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