Great Tang Monks Seeking the Law in the Western Regions Annotated by Fu Xue

Author: Zhou Xijing
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Publishing Date: 1988-09-22
Features: This book is a work written by the high monk Yijing of the Tang Dynasty, documenting the lives of over fifty-six monks who went to India in the early Tang period to seek Buddhist teachings. The narrative and descriptions of the individuals in the book are clear and detailed, with extensive sources. It was one of the most comprehensive records of its time. Due to the passage of time, annotations and appropriate translations have been added to make it easier for a broad readership to read or consult the material.