Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c4.s2.61

v1.c4.s2.61

Some Buddhist texts had subject matter related to astronomy and calendar. These included, for example, *Abhidharmakosa Sastra* translated by Xuanzang, *Fo Shuo Da Kong Que Zhou Wang Jing* translated by Yijing, *Fo Mu Da Kong Que Ming Wang Jing*, *Su Yao Jing* translated by Bukong (Amoghavajra), *Bei Dou Qi Xing Nian Song Yi Gui* translated by Vajrabodhi, and *Zhu Xing Mu Tuo Luo Ni Jing* translated by Facheng (Dharma-Siddhi). *Su Yao Jing* consisted of two volumes and offered a detailed introduction of the Indian knowledge system on constellations, stars, the zodiac and astrology. It is an important reference work for the study of ancient Indian and Chinese astronomy and calendar.