Faxian
Faxian, formerly romanized as Fa-hien and Fa-hsien, was a Chinese Buddhist monk and translator who traveled on foot from Jin China to medieval India to acquire Buddhist scriptures. His birth name was Gong Sehi. Starting his journey about age 60, he traveled west along the overland Silk Road, visiting Buddhist sites in Central, South, and Southeast Asia. The journey and return took from 399 to 412, with 10 years spent in India.
A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms Being an account by the Chinese monk Fa-hsien of travels in India and Ceylon (A.D. 399-414) in search of the Buddhist books of discipline
A determined monk embarks on a perilous journey through foreign lands, facing treacherous landscapes and cultural differences, all in pursuit of the complete Buddhist scriptures.
By Faxian
A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms Being an account by the Chinese monk Fâ-hien of his travels in India and Ceylon (A.D. 399-414) in search of the Buddhist books of discipline
Driven by faith, a determined monk braves vast distances and harsh conditions to uncover ancient Buddhist texts and share his journey with the world.
By Faxian