A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms

A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms is a travelogue written by the Chinese Buddhist monk Faxian in the early 5th century. It chronicles his journey from China to India and other regions of South Asia between 399 and 414 CE in search of sacred Buddhist texts. Faxian's account offers valuable insights into the cultural, religious, and political landscapes of the time.

Throughout his travels, he visits numerous Buddhist monasteries, temples, and sacred sites, describing their architecture, practice...