Examination and Interpretation of Dunhuang Ancient Medical Texts Ma Jixing 1988

The study of ancient medical texts in ancient China, particularly within the cultural and religious context of Dunhuang, has been significantly influenced by the work of Ma Ji-xing’s *Tanguanyixiakao shi* (A Study of Ancient Medical Texts from Dunhuang) published in 1988. This comprehensive work examines the historical background, literary sources, and transmission methods of ancient medical knowledge preserved in Dunhuang, a region renowned for its role as the birthplace of Tibetan Buddhism and its extensive archive of classical texts. Ma Ji-xing’s research highlights the unique characteristics of these medical texts and their importance in understanding the historical development and cultural heritage of ancient China.