Travels Of Fah-Hian And Sung-Yun, Buddhist Pilgrims: From China To India 400 A.D. And 518 A.D. (1869) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167214981)

Travels Of Fah-Hian And Sung-Yun, Buddhist Pilgrims: From China To India 400 A.D. And 518 A.D. is a book written by Samuel Beal in 1869. It is a detailed account of the travels of two Chinese Buddhist pilgrims, Fah-Hian and Sung-Yun, who journeyed from China to India during the 5th and 6th centuries. The book is a translation of the original Chinese texts, which were written by the pilgrims themselves, and it provides a fascinating insight into the early history of Buddhism in India and China. The first part of the book describes Fah-Hian's journey, which took place in 400 A.D. He traveled through the Gobi desert and along the Silk Road, visiting many important Buddhist sites along the way. He eventually arrived in India, where he spent several years studying Buddhism and visiting important pilgrimage sites such as Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment. The second part of the book describes Sung-Yun's journey, which took place in 518 A.D. He followed a similar route to Fah-Hian, but he also visited many new sites and had many new experiences. He encountered many different cultures and religions along the way, including Hinduism and Zoroastrianism. Throughout the book, Beal provides detailed commentary on the pilgrims' experiences and the historical context in which they occurred. He also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the pilgrims' journeys. Overall, Travels Of Fah-Hian And Sung-Yun, Buddhist Pilgrims: From China To India 400 A.D. And 518 A.D. is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique glimpse into the early history of Buddhism and the cultural exchange between India and China.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Samuel Beal
ISBN-10: 1167214986
ISBN-13: 9781167214981
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 290
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d