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Flower Ornament Scripture: A Translation of the Avatamsaka SutraBy Thomas Cleary Candles Since colonialism cannot be practicedA masterful translation of one of the most influential Buddhist sutrasthe Avatamsaka Sutraby one of the greatest translators of Buddhist texts of our time Known in Chinese as Hua yen and in Japanese as Kegon kyo, the Avatamsaka Sutra, or Flower Ornament Scripture, is held in the highest regard and studied by Buddhists of all traditions. Through its structure and symbolism, as well as through its concisely stated principles, it conveys a vast range of