A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms: Being an account by the Chinese monk Fa-hsien of travels in India and Ceylon (A.D. 399-414) in search of the Buddhist books of discipline
by Faxian
- Language
- en
- Format
- EPUB & PDF
- File Size
- 1.2 MB
Description
Embark on one of the most extraordinary travel narratives of antiquity with A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms. Written by the Chinese monk Fa-hsien between 399 and 414 A.D., this account chronicles his perilous journey from China to India and Ceylon in a desperate search for sacred Buddhist texts. Fa-hsien's detailed observations of the Silk Road, Indian kingdoms, and the ancient port of Arikamedu offer a rare window into the fourth-century world.\n\nThrough Fa-hsien's eyes, you will experience the dangers of desert caravans, the grandeur of Indian royalty, and the spiritual devotion of pilgrims. His vivid descriptions of Buddhist sites and cultural practices make this not only a religious pilgrimage but a masterpiece of early travel literature. This EPUB edition preserves the original spirit of Fa-hsien's quest while making it accessible for modern readers interested in Buddhist history and ancient travel narratives.
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