Publisher's Synopsis
Si-Yu-Ki V1: Buddhist Records Of The Western World is a book written by Samuel Beal, which provides a comprehensive account of Buddhism as it spread across the Western world during ancient times. The book is based on the Chinese text, Si-Yu-Ki, which translates to ""Records of the Western Regions."" The text is a compilation of records and accounts of the Buddhist missionaries who traveled to various parts of the world, including India, Central Asia, and China, to spread the teachings of Buddha.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which provides a detailed account of the Buddhist missionaries' travels and experiences. Beal's translation of the Si-Yu-Ki text is considered to be one of the most accurate and reliable translations of the text available today.The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Buddhism and its spread across the world. It provides a unique insight into the experiences and challenges faced by the Buddhist missionaries as they traveled to different parts of the world to spread the teachings of Buddha. The book is also a valuable resource for scholars and researchers studying the history of religion and the spread of Buddhism in ancient times.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.
