Buddhist Monuments of China and South - East India

Author: I K Sarma
Publisher: Sundeep Prakashan
Year: 1985
Language: English
Pages: 156
ISBN/UPC (if available): 817574023X

Description

It vividly describes the archaeological relics and historical monuments of China in the provinces of Shanxi, Henan and Gansu, besides Beijing and its surroundings. One gets a glimpse of the great Buddhist rock-cut caves of northern and central China through excellent photo-illustrations.

Besides, an analytical correlative study of the Buddhist contacts between southeast India, China and Sri Lanka is attempted, bringing to light the potential overseas Perfume Route, which supplemented the older and well-known overland Silk Road.

Contents

FOREWORD

PREFACE

GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF PLATES

1. Introduction

2. Monuments and Museums in and around Beijing

3. Monuments and Relics in Gansu Province

4. Monuments and Museums in Shanxi Province

5. Monuments and Museums in Henan Province

6. Buddhist China, South East India and Ceylon

EPILOGUE

SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX