Tang · by 智廣撰
5,120 · about 17 min
The *Siddham Script Record*, composed by the monk Zhiguang of the Tang Dynasty, is a significant Buddhist text for the study of Siddham script, a form of Sanskrit writing. Completed during the mid-Tang period, it systematically documents the pronunciation, orthographic rules, and conjunct formation methods of Sanskrit letters, reflecting the emphasis on correct Sanskrit orthography in Buddhist scripture translation at that time. Its contents include an alphabet, pronunciation guides, and rules for character combination, providing a practical tool for monastics to learn Sanskrit and correctly recite Buddhist scriptures. This text holds authoritative status in the fields of esoteric Buddhist scripture transmission and phonetic-semantic studies, serving as a key document for understanding Tang Dynasty Buddhist linguistics and cultural exchange.