From Turfan to Ajanta: Festschrift for Dieter Schlingloff on the Occasion of his Eightieth Birthday (English and German Edition)

DETAILS : 

• Editor :  Eli Franco , Monika Zin
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lumbini International Research Institute
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 December 2013
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ Bilingual
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English, German
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1102 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9937553024
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9937553025
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1500 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

From Turfan to Ajanta is a prestigious two-volume Festschrift (a celebratory collection of writings) dedicated to the world-renowned Indologist Dieter Schlingloff. This monumental work features contributions from over 50 leading international scholars, making it an essential reference for the study of Buddhist art, archaeology, and literature.

The book’s title signifies the vast geographical and cultural scope of Schlingloff’s influence—stretching from the Silk Road oases of Turfan (Central Asia) to the magnificent rock-cut caves of Ajanta (India). The essays, written in both English and German, cover a diverse array of topics including:

• Narrative Wall Paintings: Detailed iconographic studies of Buddhist murals.
• Philology: Analysis of Sanskrit, Pāli, and Tocharian manuscripts.
• Buddhist Archaeology: New findings in stupa architecture and monastic layouts.
• Cross-Cultural Exchange: How Buddhist motifs traveled along the Silk Road.

This collection is not merely a tribute; it is a vital snapshot of modern Buddhist studies, providing deep insights into how ancient stories were visualized and transmitted across Asia.

ABOUT THE EDITORS

Eli Franco is a Professor of Indology at the University of Leipzig. He is a distinguished scholar of Indian philosophy, particularly known for his work on Buddhist logic and epistemology. His rigorous approach to philology has made him a leading figure in the decipherment of ancient Sanskrit manuscripts.

Monika Zin is a Professor at the Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities and a leading expert on Buddhist art. She was a long-time student and collaborator of Dieter Schlingloff. Her work focuses on the narrative traditions of ancient Indian art, and she is widely recognized for her ability to "read" the complex murals of Ajanta and Central Asia, identifying the specific literary texts that inspired them.