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A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms

by Faxian

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A search for Buddhist books of discipline took the Chinese monk Faxian through India and Ceylon between 399 and 414. His travel account describes monasteries, offerings and the support available to pilgrims. In the passage concerning Sravasti, religious traditions share space with practical observations: roadside houses supply visitors with rooms, beds, food and drink, while different communities follow their own teachings and customs.

James Legge's translation includes extensive notes and the Chinese text. In his preface, Legge explains his work on names and religious terms, and the difficulty of making the account clear to English readers. His annotations connect places and traditions with historical and religious explanations.

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Faxian

Faxian (340-422) was a Chinese Buddhist monk, translator and historian. Starting out at about the age of 60, he walked from the Later Qin state to India to obtain Buddhist scriptures, passing along the Silk Road through Central, South and Southeast Asia.

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Author
Faxian
Reading time
About 4 hours
Pages
117
Language
English
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