The Life Of Hiuen-Tsiang (1914) - Paperback

by Shaman Hwui Li (Author), Samuel Beal (Introduction by)

The Life of Hiuen-Tsiang is a book written by Shaman Hwui Li in 1914. It is a biography of the famous Chinese Buddhist monk, Hiuen-Tsiang, who lived during the Tang Dynasty in China. Hiuen-Tsiang is known for his extensive travels to India in the 7th century, where he studied Buddhism and collected important Buddhist texts. The book provides a detailed account of Hiuen-Tsiang's life, including his childhood, his decision to become a monk, and his travels to India. It also explores his interactions with other prominent figures of his time, including the emperor of China and various Indian rulers. The author, Shaman Hwui Li, was a scholar of Buddhism and Chinese history. He drew on a wide range of sources to compile this biography, including Hiuen-Tsiang's own writings, historical records, and other biographies of the monk. Overall, The Life of Hiuen-Tsiang is an important historical document that sheds light on the life of one of the most influential figures in Chinese Buddhism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Buddhism, Chinese history, or the life of Hiuen-Tsiang himself.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.