China as we know is a great civilization and Xuazang's (who is popularly known as Hsuan-tsang) visit to Indian was a great event. The noted Chinese traveler and Buddhist pilgrim; Xuanzang; reached Indian in AD 630; having undertaken arduous journey across central Asia. A Chinese emperor called him "the jewel of the empire." nearly fourteen years of his life (from AD 630 to AD 644) were spent visiting Buddhist temples and monasteries; cities and places of interest in the Indian subcontinent. He was a keen observer of men and affairs. Apart from being a devout monk; he has left behind a fascinating and authentic account of India's history; geography; economy; and society of the times when King Harsha (AD 606-47) ruled over Northen India. This volume contains articles on the life and achievement of Xuanzang. Dharmamaster Xuanzang came to India particularly in search of Buddhist texts which were not available in China. He studies his favourite text Yogacarabhumisastra under the famous teacher Shilabhadra of Nalanda. He was a great recorded of historical sites of the Silk Route. His description of the Silk Route countries in Afghanistan and Gandhara are valuable for the political and cultural history of these lands. The study of bamiyan monasteries and colossal Buddhas have inspired Art historians to make a thorough study of the Cultural history of Afghanistan. The articles in this present volume show; through wide range of studies; not only Xuanzang's love and knowledge of Buddhism; but only an account of various countries and their cultural heritage.
#1651336 in Books Ishi Press 2012-06-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .75 x 6.00l; 1.07 #File Name: 4871872181330 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. horrible and inhuman sufferings of all the war victims should ...By JennyI am so grateful for Iris Chang for this book. The unspeakable; horrible and inhuman sufferings of all the war victims should be remembered not only for the number of them slaughtered but for the excruciating and brutal way in which they died. when can human kind learn to respect each life and love peace?1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Informative yet grippingBy A CustomerThe 3 angle views that Iris had taken to write this book give a clear and fair perspective of this unfortunate historical event. I felt her background as a Chinese American enable her to reach deeply into personal accounts of Chinese who suffered and then put it clearly to all English speaking readers.Highly recommended to Asian readers who had themselves or their elders suffered under the Japanese Occupations. Also recommended to Japanese; hopefully they accept what their elders had done and ensure such unfortunate events do not happen again.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One of the greatest crimes of senseless crueltry of human historyBy Bruce A. BrothertonPowerful book; important subject. Well researched story of the Chinese Holocaust perpetrated by the Japanese military on the Chinese people in WW II.
