Si Yu Ki: Buddhist Records Of The Western World

Si Yu Ki: Buddhist Records Of The Western World Is A Historical And Religious Text Written By The Chinese Buddhist Monk Tsiang Hiuen In The 7Th Century. The Book Is Also Known As The Records Of The Western Regions And Describes The Travels Of Hiuen Tsang To India, Central Asia, And Southeast Asia During The Tang Dynasty. The Book Is Divided Into 19 Chapters And Provides A Detailed Account Of The Countries, People, And Customs That Hiuen Tsang Encountered On His Journey. The Text Also Includes Descriptions Of The Buddhist Monasteries And Temples That He Visited And The Discussions He Had With The Local Scholars And Monks. The Si Yu Ki Is An Important Source Of Information For Scholars Studying The History And Culture Of The Countries That Hiuen Tsang Visited. It Also Provides Valuable Insights Into The Development Of Buddhism In Asia And The Spread Of The Religion From India To Other Parts Of The World. Overall, Si Yu Ki: Buddhist Records Of The Western World Is A Fascinating And Informative Book That Offers A Unique Perspective On The History And Religion Of Asia During The Tang Dynasty.1906. Two Volumes In One. The Chinese Buddhist Pilgrims, Of Whom Hiuen Tsiang Is The Most Famous Traveler, Visited India During The Early Centuries Of The Christian Era. The Buddhist Literature Of China Contains The Records Of Their Travels, The Authenticity Of Which Is Verified By The Fact That They Embody The Testimony Of Independent Eyewitnesses As To The Facts Related In Them. The Records Are Very Interesting As They Refer To The Geography, History, Manners And Religion Of The People Of The Countries West Of China, Of India In Particular, Visited By The Pilgrims. The Book Is Full Of Interesting Material Such As The Different Manners And Customs Of Separate People; The Various Products Of The Different Soils And The Diverse Class Divisions Of The Society; And The Rise And Fall Of Buddhism. Due To The Age And Scarcity Of The Original We Reproduced, Some Pages May Be Spotty, Or Difficult To Read.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 WorldS Literature In Affordable, High Quality, Modern Editions, That Are True To Their Original Work.