Record of the Buddhistic Kingdoms

Record of the Buddhistic Kingdoms is a book written by the Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang, also known as Hsien, Fa. The book is a detailed account of his travels to India during the 7th century AD in search of Buddhist scriptures. Xuanzang traveled through different kingdoms and regions, documenting his observations of the people, culture, and religion of the places he visited. The book contains descriptions of various Buddhist sites and monuments, as well as discussions on Buddhist philosophy and teachings. It is considered one of the most important sources of information on ancient India and Buddhism, and has been studied by scholars and historians for centuries. The book provides insights into the cultural and religious practices of the time, and sheds light on the spread of Buddhism from India to other parts of Asia.1877. The narrative of a most extraordinary journey by a Buddhist priest named Fa Hsien who travels from China through India to Ceylon, on to Sumatra and back to China by sea; his object being to obtain copies of the Sacred Books of Buddhism for the further enlightenment of his fellow countrymen at home.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.