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(Created page with "== Early Life and Education == Xuanzang, also known as Hsüan-tsang, was a renowned Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, traveler, and translator who lived during the Tang dynasty. Born in 602 CE in Chenliu, Henan province, Xuanzang was the youngest of four children in a scholarly family. His early education was rooted in Confucianism, but he was drawn to Buddhism, a religion that was flourishing in China at the time. His elder brother, Changjie, was a Buddhist monk, and Xua...") |
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Xuanzang's travels are meticulously documented in his work, the "Great Tang Records on the Western Regions" (Da Tang Xiyu Ji), which provides invaluable insights into the geography, culture, and religious practices of the regions he visited. His journey took him to the major Buddhist centers of learning, including [[Nalanda University|Nalanda]], where he studied under the guidance of the renowned scholar Silabhadra. | Xuanzang's travels are meticulously documented in his work, the "Great Tang Records on the Western Regions" (Da Tang Xiyu Ji), which provides invaluable insights into the geography, culture, and religious practices of the regions he visited. His journey took him to the major Buddhist centers of learning, including [[Nalanda University|Nalanda]], where he studied under the guidance of the renowned scholar Silabhadra. | ||
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== Studies and Achievements in India == | == Studies and Achievements in India == | ||