Introduction 227 1 Previous Studies 232 1.1 Extant in Yijingʼs 義浄 and Tibetan Versions 234 1.2 Possible Importance 235 2 Overview of the Muktaka: a Table of Contents 239 3 Parallels to other Buddhist Literary Works 256 3.1 Parallels to the Avadāna 256 3.2 Parallels to Sūtras 262 Conclusions and Desiderata 264