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The article investigates the connection between the Śākya and Gautama titles and their portrayal in Buddhist texts.

March 16, 2026

The Sakyas as Gautamas: Monastic Self-representation in the Mulasarvastivadavinaya

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The article investigates the connection between the Śākya and Gautama titles and their portrayal in Buddhist texts.
Analyzed the Saṅghabhedavastu of the Mūlasarvāstivādavinaya for the aetiological story.
Conducted a close reading of the text to identify sources.
Proposed a late appearance for the narrative in its historical context.
Identified the amalgamation of Śākya and Gautama names in a unique narrative.
Highlighted sources of both Buddhist and non-Buddhist origin.
Presented the narrative as an apologetic tool against Brahmanical critiques.

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This article explores monastic self-representation through Śākya and Gautama names, suggesting unique narrative implications.

Yael Shiri (2022) studied this question.

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