Ca 337-Ca 422 Fa-Hsien
1 book
About the Author
Ca 337-Ca 422 Fa-Hsien was a Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar whose pilgrimage to India and Sri Lanka in the early fifth century produced one of the earliest and most detailed accounts of Buddhist sites and practices. His travel narrative blends meticulous observation with spiritual devotion, offering invaluable insights into the geography, culture, and religious life of ancient Asia. Through his writings, Fa-Hsien preserved a vivid record of the Buddhist world at a pivotal moment in its history.
Writing style
meticulous
devotional
observant
Books by Ca 337-Ca 422 Fa-Hsien
