Book Details

• Author: Samuel Beal
• Publisher: Asian Educational Services
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Pages: 218
• Published Year: 1998
• Dimensions: 22 x 13 cm
• Condition: Used – Good
• ISBN: 8120612787

About the Book

The Life of Hiuen Tsiang by Samuel Beal provides an insightful account of the famous Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar, Hiuen Tsiang. The book traces his remarkable travels across India, his observations of Indian society, culture, and religion, and his significant contributions to Buddhist scholarship.

This edition offers readers historical context, personal reflections, and detailed narratives of Hiuen Tsiang’s experiences, making it both educational and engaging. Published in a durable hardback format, this edition is suitable for students, historians, scholars of Buddhism, and general readers interested in the life of this extraordinary traveler and thinker.