 thumb|right|sudhana learning from one of the fifty-two teachers along his journey toward enlightenment. sanskrit manuscript, 11-12th century.  the  ( ) is one of the most influential mahÄyÄna sÅ«tras of east asian buddhism. the title is rendered in english as flower garland sutra, flower adornment sutra, or flower ornament scripture. the  describes a cosmos of infinite realms upon realms, mutually containing one another. the vision expressed in this work was the foundation for the creation of the huayan school of chinese buddhism, which was characterized by a philosophy of interpenetration. the huayan school is known as hwaeom in korea and kegon in japan. ==title== this work has been used in a variety of countries. some major traditional titles include the following: * sanskrit:  (). "the great vaipulya sutra of the buddha's flower garland." vaipulya ("extensive") refers to key sizable, inclusive sÅ«tras. "flower garland/wreath/adornment" refers to a manifestation of the beauty of buddha's virtues or his inspiring glory.{{#tag:ref|the divyavadana also calls a ÅrÄvastÄ« miracle buddhÄvataá¹saka, namely, he created countless emanations of himself seated on lotus blossoms.{{citation|author=Åtake susumu|editor-first=imre|editor-last=ha
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