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Sanskrit is being more speaking in China, a large number of people are learning Sanskrit to know Indian culture.
The interest of scholars in the Sanskrit language is increasing these days in Mandarin (Chinese) country, the second most spoken language in the world. Common Indians may be thrilled about this, but the affection for Sanskrit among Chinese scholars is almost two thousand years old. Kumarajeev, who came to explain the Buddhist sources in the fourth century, created such a sense of Sanskrit among the scholars here that even today a large number of people want to read and understand Sanskrit.
Wang Bangwei said- a large number of people are learning Sanskrit to know Indian culture
Renowned Sanskrit scholar and director of Institute of Oriental at Peking University, Sino-India Institute of Buddhist Studies, Wang Bangwei said that many scholars and students are joining Sanskrit courses to get to know Indian culture.
Wang said- completed hundred years of Sanskrit studies at Peking University
Wang said that Peking University is one of the oldest universities in China. Nearly a hundred years of Sanskrit studies are going to be completed here. Wang attributes this to the Indian scholar Kumarajeeva who came to China in the fourth century for the spread of Sanskrit in China.
Two thousand years ago, scholar Kumarajiv went to China to teach Sanskrit to the people
He told that Kumarjeev, who came about two thousand years ago, spent 23 years in China. He spent some time as a prisoner and some time as a respected scholar. He was instrumental in translating Buddhist formulas into Chinese. He received the royal honour of the National Teacher of China.
Wang said - Fa Xian and Kuan Jang greatly contributed to the development of the Sanskrit language
Speaking on the launch of the Indian Council of Cultural Relations' Sanskrit learning app 'Little Guru' at the Indian Embassy on Friday, Wang said scholars like Fa Xian and Kuan Jang, who have visited India, have contributed a lot to the development of Sanskrit language. Indian Ambassador Vikram Misri was also present on the occasion.
Wang said- many people in China are interested in Indian culture
Wang said that many people in China are interested in Indian culture. Sanskrit is the language through which the Chinese learned about Hinduism, Buddhism, ancient Indian medicine, astronomy and mathematics.
Peking University Professor Xiong said - Sanskrit is booming in China
Associate Professor of Sanskrit at Peking University Y.E. Xiong said that Sanskrit is booming in China. His department has 10 scholars with Sanskrit expertise. At the same time, 200 others are studying Sanskrit as a subject for the undergraduate program.
Buddhist Institute of Hangzhou promoting Sanskrit studies
Apart from its IT companies, the city of picturesque lakes and hills is becoming famous for its Sanskrit studies at the moment. The Buddhist Institute of the city, known as the city of online retail company Alibaba, is currently fulfilling 120 Chinese scholars, researchers, students and artists seeking Sanskrit reading.
Students increased six-fold to study Sanskrit at Mainz University
Conrad Meissig, dean of the Institute of Indology of Mainz University, said that every year, usually 20 students take admission to study Sanskrit, but this time we are very excited to get 120 people. In this institute, Chinese scholar Li Wei teaches Sanskrit. He said that when the institute started Sanskrit classes in 2004, very few people took an interest. The urge to know about other cultures of the world has increased the trend of people regarding Sanskrit.
