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大唐西域記 12.16

大唐西域記 12.16

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Classical Chinese

12.16

鉢鐸創那國,覩貨邏國故地也。周二千餘里。國大都城據山崖上,周六七里。山川邐迤,沙石彌漫。土宜菽、麥,多蒱陶、胡桃、梨、柰等菓。氣序寒烈,人性剛猛。俗無禮法,不知學藝。其貌鄙陋,多衣氈褐。伽藍三四所,僧徒寡少。王性淳質,深信三寶。從此東南,山谷中行二百餘里,至淫薄健國。

This kingdom is an old territory of the Tu-ho-lo country; it is about 2000 li in circuit, and the capital, which is placed on the side of a mountain precipice, is some 6 or 7 li in circuit. It is intersected with mountains and valleys, a vast expanse of sand and stone stretches over it ; the soil is fit for the growth of beans and wheat ; it produces an abundance of grapes, the khamil peach, and plums, &c. The climate is very cold. The men are naturally fierce and hasty ; their customs are ill-regulated ; they have no knowledge of letters or the arts ; their appearance is low and ignoble ; they wear mostly garments of wool. There are three or four sangharamas, with very few followers. The king is of an honest and sincere disposition. He has a deep faith in the three precious objects of worship.
Going from this south-east, passing across mountains and valleys, after 200 li or so we come to the country of In-po-kin (Yamgan).

Samuel Beal 1884, Si-yu-ki: Buddhist Records of the Western World

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