Great Tang Records on the Search for the Law in Western Regions: An Annotated Edition

Author: I-ching
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Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book is a work written by the eminent monk I-ching of the Tang Dynasty. It records the deeds of over fifty-six monks who went to India in the early Tang period to seek Buddhist teachings. The narrative and descriptions in the book are clear and detailed, with extensive sources, making it one of the most comprehensive records of its time. Due to the passage of time, annotations and appropriate translations have been added to facilitate reading and reference for a broad audience.