Publisher's Synopsis
""A Record of the Buddhist Religion as Practised in India and the Malay Archipelago A.D. 671-695"" is a historical work written by the Chinese Buddhist monk I-Tsing. The book is a detailed account of the Buddhist religion and its practices during the 7th century in India and the Malay Archipelago. The author, I-Tsing, travelled to India in 671 AD to study Buddhism and spent several years there, visiting various Buddhist monasteries and studying under renowned Buddhist scholars. He also travelled to the Malay Archipelago, where he continued his studies and observed the spread of Buddhism in the region. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Buddhist religion, including its history, beliefs, practices, and rituals. It also includes detailed descriptions of the various Buddhist sects and their practices, as well as the lives of prominent Buddhist figures. ""A Record of the Buddhist Religion as Practised in India and the Malay Archipelago A.D. 671-695"" is an important historical document, providing valuable insights into the development and spread of Buddhism during the 7th century. It is also an important source for scholars of Buddhism and Asian history, as well as those interested in the history of religion and culture.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.