The real Tripitaka, and other pieces /

The real Tripitaka, and other pieces /

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Author / Creator:Waley, Arthur.
Imprint:London ; New York : Routledge, 2005.
Description:1 online resource (291 pages)
Language:English
Series:China, history, philosophy, economics ; 34
China, history, philosophy, economics ; 34.
Subject:
Xuanzang, -- approximately 596-664.
Ennin, -- 794-864.
Ennin, -- 794-864.
Xuanzang, -- approximately 596-664.
Tales -- China.
Buddhist priests -- China -- Biography.
Buddhist priests.
Tales.
China.
Electronic books.
Biographies.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11302991
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ISBN:9781136576935
1136576932
9781315018959
1315018950
0415361788
9780415361781
9780415612739
Notes:Originally published: London : George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1952.
Includes bibliographical reference and index.
English.
Print version record.
Summary:First published in 1952. The Real Tripitaka gives an account of the seventh century pilgrim's adventures, spiritual and material, both in India and after his return to China. In addition the book contains an account of a Japanese pilgrim's visit to China in the ninth century, which describes the Wu-t'ai Shan, China's great place of Pilgrimage, and an eye-witness's account of the great persecution of Buddhism in 842-845 A.D.
Other form:Print version: Waley, Arthur. Real Tripitaka, and other pieces 0415361788
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Original Title Page; Volume Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Original Copyright Page; Preface; Dedication; Table of Contents; PART ONE THE REAL TRIPITAKA; PART TWO ENNIN AND ENSAI; PART THREE EIGHT CHINESE STORIES; The King of Persia's Daughter; The Two Lunatics; The Old Nurse's Story; The Lady in the Carriage; The Giants; The Mercury; Mrs. White; PART FOUR FROM THE JAPANESE; The Lady who Loved Insects; San Sebastian; PAR T F I VE ORIGINAL STORIES IN CHINESE STYLE; The Dragon Cup; Monkey (a new chapter); The King if the Dead; ADDITIONAL NOTES; LIST OF TRANSLATIONS; SOURCES.

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