but was later introduced to China by Buddhist monks. There, it was cultivated into several varieties and became a symbol of happiness, wealth, and longevity. In east Asia, Buddha’s hand is commo ...

The Way, on the other hand, constituted a natural path for humanity ... originated in the sixth century BCE in what is today Nepal. It was brought to China by Buddhist monks from India during the ...

Max Mueller in The Nineteenth Century. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Full text is unavailable for this digitized archive article. Subscribers may ...

The life and adventures of a Chinese monk who made a 17-year journey to bring Buddhist teachings from India to China. Xuanzang subsequently became a main character in the great Chinese epic Journey to ...