Sally Wriggins Explores Xuanzang's Journey in 'Xuanzang: A Buddhist Pilgrim on the Silk Road'

Xuanzang: A Buddhist Pilgrim on the Silk Road by Sally Wriggins

Description:

Sally Wriggins' Xuanzang: A Buddhist Pilgrim on the Silk Road is an insightful narrative that introduces to Western readers, for the first time, the legary story of the seventh-century Chinese monk Xuanzang. This remarkable figure undertook a sixteen-year journey across Asia in search of the origins and heart of Buddhism in India. As one of China's most revered heroes, Xuanzang's epic tale is now brought vividly to life through this richly illustrated book.

Summary:

In her comprehensive study of Xuanzang’s life and travels as recorded in his Si Chou Zhi or Record of the Four Regions, Sally Wriggins provides readers with a detled look into one of history's most adventurous quests. This scholarly work serves as both an academic exploration and an engaging read that brings to light the struggles, triumphs, and cultural encounters that Xuanzang experienced during his journey.

Features:

1. The Pilgrim the Emperor: Wriggins begins by setting the stage for Xuanzang's journey, discussing how he was commissioned by the Chinese emperor to seek out Buddhist scriptures in India.

2. The Oases of the Northern Silk Road: This chapter focuses on the landscapes and people that Xuanzang passed through during his northward travels along the Silk Road.

3. The Crossroads of Asia: Here, Wriggins discusses the complex politics and cultures of various Asian territories that Xuanzang encountered as he made his way towards India.

4. The Land of India: Readers are then introduced to the diverse landscapes, people, and religious practices in India where Buddhism originated and developed.

5. Philosophers Pirates in Northern India: This section delves into Xuanzang's interactions with scholars and pirates in northern Indian territories along his journey.

6. The Buddhist Holy Land: Wriggins takes readers to the heart of Buddhist pilgrimage, detling Xuanzang’s experiences at holy sites such as Nalanda monastery.

7. Nalanda Monastery Environs: The focus shifts to Nalanda, a key center for Buddhist learning and practice in ancient India that played a crucial role in Xuanzang's journey.

8. Philosophers, Rock-Cut Caves a Fortune-Teller: This chapter explores the intellectual world of Indian monks and the mystical elements encountered by Xuanzang during his stay at Nalanda.

9. The Journey Home to China: Wriggins recounts Xuanzang's journey back to China with the scriptures, detling how he navigated through different territories along the Silk Road once more.

10. Back in China: The final chapter explores Xuanzang’s return and his life after returning from India, including his impact on Chinese Buddhism.

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Sally Wriggins' Xuanzang: A Buddhist Pilgrim on the Silk Road offers a that combines historical rigor with . It is both an academic resource for scholars of Asian history and religious studies and an accessible read for anyone interested in exploring one of China's most extraordinary historical figures.

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