What's in a Name? Reflections on the Tibetan Yatse Dynasty and Nepal's Role in Its Transition to the Indic ('Khas') Malla Dynasty

Summary: This study introduces a previously unstudied anonymous work titled *Saddharmaparikatha, which is believed to be a Buddhist homiletician's guidebook with sample sermons in Sanskrit on various topics. The researcher argues that it dates back to the 5th century and may have been authored in a Sammatiya enviromnent. The study also discusses the unique manuscript transmitting the text, its structure and contents, and its importance for the tradition of preaching and Buddhist studies.