Fa Xian’s Spiritual Journey Born in an Era of Turmoil | Buddhism Documentary

Fa Xian was a Buddhist monk in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and the first pilgrim recorded to have reached India in Chinese history. His arduous journey was described in his travelogue and memoir, A Record of Buddhist Kingdoms (Fo Guo Ji 佛国记), serving as a notable independent record of early Buddhism in India. ►Subscribe to China Documentary: More Related Documentaries: Buddhist Treasures Unearthed: Dunhuang: History’s Heavenly Stage: The Heart of Taoism: Wudang, Home of Tai Chi: A Buddhist Kingdom Beneath the Sands: #Storytelling #Buddhist #Buddhism #Biography #ChineseHistory #History #Documentary