Greco-Buddhist manuscripts

Greco-Buddhist manuscripts are ancient texts and inscriptions that reflect the cultural exchange between Greek and Buddhist traditions, particularly in regions like Gandhara (modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan). These manuscripts often contain Buddhist teachings written or illustrated in Greek-influenced styles, showcasing how Greek art and philosophy blended with Indian spirituality after Alexander the Great’s conquests. While many were not preserved as complete texts, the surviving manuscripts and artifacts demonstrate the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Road, highlighting a fusion of Hellenistic and Asian cultures during the early centuries of the Common Era.