Comparative Study of Chinese and Indian Buddhist Cave Temples: Focusing on Stupa Caves

Author: Li Chongfeng
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: The author primarily uses archaeological methods to conduct an in-depth and detailed study of Buddhist cave temples in China and India from the perspective of Sino-Indian Buddhist cultural exchange, with a focus on stupas and grottoes. The book consists of six chapters, with 235 illustrations and 150 photographs. It holds significant importance for exploring the friendly exchanges and cultural interactions between China and India, as well as among various ethnic groups within China over millennia. It provides concrete and vivid material for the study of Sino-Indian Buddhist history, the history of Eastern art, the history of Sino-Indian architecture, the history of Sino-Indian cultural exchange, and the history of Sino-Western transportation. At the same time, it also holds significant modern value for the study of China's foreign relations, particularly China's regional and national relations with South Asia.