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Si-yu-ki: Buddhist Records of the Western World, also known as Ta-t'ang-si-yu-ki, Books 6-12, recounts the travels of the renowned Buddhist monk Xuanzang during the Tang Dynasty. This meticulously detailed travelogue chronicles Xuanzang's epic journey to India and his experiences along the Silk Road. Beyond its geographical and cultural observations, ""Si-yu-ki"" provides invaluable insights into the state of Buddhism in Central Asia and India during the 7th century. Xuanzang's accounts of monasteries, religious practices, and local customs offer a unique window into a world long past. This edition focuses on Books 6-12, detailing the latter part of his travels and experiences in greater India. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Buddhism, Asian studies, or the cultural exchange between East and West. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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