Fa hien (26 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: New.

Soft cover. Zustand: New. Record of the Buddhistic Kingdoms by Herbert A. Giles is an English translation of the travels and observations of the Chinese monk Faxian (also spelled Fa-Hsien), who journeyed to India in the 4th century CE in search of Buddhist scriptures and knowledge. This work provides a fascinating account of ancient India, Central Asia, and the Buddhist practices of the time, as observed by Faxian. Giles presents Faxian's detailed descriptions of monasteries, religious rituals, and sacred sites, along with insights into the socio-political landscape of the regions he visited. The text also highlights the flourishing Buddhist culture and the challenges Faxian faced during his travels, including traversing treacherous mountain passes and vast deserts. This translation preserves the historical and spiritual significance of Faxian's journey, offering readers a rare glimpse into the spread of Buddhism and its integration with various cultures. It remains an essential resource for understanding early Buddhist history and intercultural exchange.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardbound. Zustand: New. Reprint. Being an Account by the Chinese Monk Fa- Hein of Travels in India and Ceylon (Ad 399-414) in Search of the Buddhist Books of Discipline 123 pp.

Zustand: Very Good.

Zustand: Sehr gut. .. Original binding with gilt title, xv, 123 pages (plus several unpaginated pages with the original Chinese text, map, illustrations, small bookseller`s label (Himalayan Book Centre, Kathmandu), very good condition. Next to Xuenzhang`s famous report the other great Chinese voyager of the early middle ages to travel from China to India in the search of Buddhist texts. Good reprint of the 1886 original - which is quite uncommon. From the library of Tibetologist and Sinologist Andreas Gruschke (but without ownership entry). Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 550.…

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 432 pages. 9.18x6.12x9.21 inches. In Stock.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 554 pages. 9.25x7.52x1.06 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 504 pages. 9.19x6.13x1.06 inches. In Stock.

Hardback. Zustand: Good Only. First edition. A very scarce annotated translation of history of Fa-hien's travels to medieval India, from the library of reputable American art historian, A. B. Griswold. First edition. Very scarce. Translated and annotated by James Legge "with a corean recension of the Chinese text"; this is bound to precede the English translation in this copy. Illustrated with a folding sketch map of Fa-hien's travels and eight plates. Collated, lacking plate no. VI. Lacking title page and page 123, the final page to the index. Date and imprint found from a copy held by Hathi Trust. Preface is also dated 1886. Of the Chinese text, missing A2-A3, and F2-F3. With one leaf not included in Hathi Trust's copy to the front of the work, laid down to the verso of the front endpaper. The famous account of the pilgrimage taken on foot by Chinese Buddhist monk Fa-hien to medieval India to acquire Buddhist scriptures. The journet and return took from 399 to 412, with 10 years spent in India. This copy previously owned by Alexander Brown Griswold (1907-1991), an American art historian known for his work in Thai art history and epigraphy. Born into an established banking family of Baltimore, he became acquainted with Thailand while serving in the army during World War II, and developed an interest in the country's history and culture, thereafter dedicating himself to the study of its history and archaeology. Bythe 1960s he had become recognized as an expert authority on Thai traditional art, particularly in the area of sculpture. In blue cloth-backed boards, with the backstrip detached and loosely inserted. Externally, worn, with joints tender and major loss to the backstrip. Dark spots and marks to the boards. Head of backstrip lifting. Two small bookplates to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages with worming throughout, though generally bright and clean, with the occasional spot or handling mark. Good Only. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…