In The Footsteps Of The Buddha

In In The Footsteps of the Buddha, René Grousset presents an enlightening exploration of the Buddhist world, focusing on the 7th-century pilgrimage of the Chinese monk Xuanzang. Grousset meticulously reconstructs Xuanzang’s travels across the Indian subcontinent, emphasizing sacred sites like Nalanda and the vibrant cultural context of medieval Buddhism. Through a scholarly yet accessible narrative, the book underscores the religion’s historical development and far-reaching influence across Asia. It offers an immersive portrait of Buddhism’s growth and Xuanzang’s enduring spiritual legacy.