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The Khuddaka Nikaya of the Pali Canon is an essential component of the Buddhist Tripitaka, translated into Chinese by Xia Mianzun. This collection belongs to the Theravada Buddhist tradition, with a history dating back to the era of Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE, representing a precious compilation of early Buddhist texts. It primarily includes fifteen scriptures such as the Dhammapada, the Sutta Nipata, the Theragatha, and the Therigatha, covering the Buddha's teachings, the insights of disciples in their practice, and Buddhist poetic verses. As a foundational scripture of Theravada Buddhism, it systematically preserves the original Buddhist doctrines and holds a central position among Buddhist texts, providing authoritative sources for the study of early Buddhist thought and practice. Xia Mianzun's translation is concise and accurate, highly esteemed by Chinese Buddhist scholars.