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Two inscriptions found in Greco-Bactrian Cursive Script found in Afghanistan mention the Buddhist formula of Adoration (namas) to Buddha.

— Hajime Nakamura Indian Buddhism: A Survey with Bibliographical Notes (1980)

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India is culturally, Mother of Japan. For centuries it has, in her own characteristic way, been exercising her influence on the thought and culture of Japan.

Without Indian influence Japanese culture would not be what it is today.

Hajime Japan and Indian Asia p. 1, as quoted in Londhe, S (2008)

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