xuanzang Flashcards
1
Q
what did he do
A
defied the emperor and went outside chinese borders during the period where they isolated themselves fro the worlds
-spread buddhism throughout china
2
Q
his purpose
A
-go to india to study buddhism from the source
3
Q
his problems
A
his guide abandoned him in the gobi desert
-crossed the tian shan, the hindu much, and the pamir ranges
4
Q
Turpan
A
the nice buddhist ruler of an oasis town in the gobi desert
–gave xuanzang lots of gifts to help his mission
5
Q
when did he get to india
A
630
