Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s2.t6.6

v1.c7.s2.t6.6

Following the above names for Sarnath in Buddhist texts the Chinese translation refer to it as Luye [鹿野] = Deer Forest; Xianren luye yuan [仙人鹿野苑] = "Deer Forest" Garden for Sages Luye yuan zhong xianren zhuchu [鹿野苑中仙人住處] = Abode of Sages in the "Deer Forest" Garden; Xianmian chu [仙面處] = Place Where Sages Are Seen Shi lu lin xianren duochu [施鹿林仙人墮處] = Place for Sages in the Bestowed Deer Forest; Xianren duochu luye yuan [仙人墮處鹿野苑] = Sages' Abode in "Deer Forest" Garden; Xianren duochu shi lulin [仙人墮處施鹿林] = Sages Abode in Bestowed "Deer Forest" etc.