This is how ‘Prajnaparamita’ rewritten using natural gum on gold dust (photos)

KATHMANDU: The Prajnaparamita (Buddhist book) that is recited every day at Hiranya Varna Mahavihar in Lalitpur is being restored and rewritten.

This work is done during the month of Malamas or Purushottam, which occurs every 3/3.

According to Hemaratna Bajracharya, who is involved in the writing process, the Mahayana school of Buddhism book comprises the principles of obtaining enlightenment and many events related to Lord Buddha.

Natural gum in gold dust is being used to renovate Prajnaparamita.

Ashtashrasika is another name for Prajnaparamita, which comprises 300 pages and 8 thousand verses. Writing is done daily from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with a break at 12:00 noon as one should not write after eating.

Along with Hemratna Bajracharya, 6 others Suresh Bajracharya, Ashtaman Shakya, Sudan Shakya, Kiran Shakya, Dinesh Shakya and Sumed Shakya are participating in this work.

Photos:-