Faxian, Song Yun and Xuanzang were among hundreds of Chinese Buddhist monks who made pilgrimages ... more Faxian, Song Yun and Xuanzang were among hundreds of Chinese Buddhist monks who made pilgrimages to ancient India in 5 th , 6 th and 7 th century CE respectively. They are more celebrated than others due to the detailed accounts of their pilgrimages. These travel records are significant historical resources for several reasons. Firstly, they provide precise accounts of the nature of Buddhist doctrines, rituals, and monastic institutions in South, Central, and Southeast Asia. Secondly, they contain essential information about the social and political conditions of South Asia and the kingdoms situated on the routes between China and India. Thirdly, they offer meticulous insights into cross-cultural perceptions and interactions. Additionally, these accounts throw light on the laborious nature of long-distance travel and commercial exchanges. The most celebrated among all the Chinese pilgrims was Xuanzang, who prepared a comprehensive account of his travels from China via Central Asia and Afghanistan to ancient India. Xuanzang's pilgrimage served as an authentic historical source for the identification of Buddhist sites in ancient Gandhāra and Uḍiyāna by renowned scholars like, Colonel H. A
Faxian, Song Yun and Xuanzang were among hundreds of Chinese Buddhist monks who made pilgrimages ... more Faxian, Song Yun and Xuanzang were among hundreds of Chinese Buddhist monks who made pilgrimages to ancient India in 5 th , 6 th and 7 th century CE respectively. They are more celebrated than others due to the detailed accounts of their pilgrimages. These travel records are significant historical resources for several reasons. Firstly, they provide precise accounts of the nature of Buddhist doctrines, rituals, and monastic institutions in South, Central, and Southeast Asia. Secondly, they contain essential information about the social and political conditions of South Asia and the kingdoms situated on the routes between China and India. Thirdly, they offer meticulous insights into cross-cultural perceptions and interactions. Additionally, these accounts throw light on the laborious nature of long-distance travel and commercial exchanges. The most celebrated among all the Chinese pilgrims was Xuanzang, who prepared a comprehensive account of his travels from China via Central Asia and Afghanistan to ancient India. Xuanzang's pilgrimage served as an authentic historical source for the identification of Buddhist sites in ancient Gandhāra and Uḍiyāna by renowned scholars like, Colonel H. A
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