Three Sanskrit Transliterating Geographica Names of Foshan
Abstract：The three important geographical names, Tapo, Foshan and Chancheng of Foshan, correspond with three kernel words of Buddhism --stupa, buddha and dhycina. The early preaching of the Buddhism into the small village at the frontier of South of the Five Ridges benefited from Guangzhou and was accompanied by the civilization of the Maritime Silk Road. The three transliterating names of Fosban reflect on the characteristic of Canton's water-based civilization and on its inclusive attitude of outside culture.
Keywords：TapoFoshanChanchengSanskritTransliterationCanton
Publication Date：2012-08-31
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 37-40 )