Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s5.t9.9

v1.c7.s5.t9.9

For India-China Cultural Exchanges, the academic value of *Biography of San Zang Master from Da Ci’en Temple* includes four points: First, it has the most detailed information of Xuanzang’s life story which is valuable for knowing the life of Xuanzang and his experience of going to India for seeking scriptures. Second, the westward route of Xuanzang and *Biography of San Zang Master from Da Ci’en Temple* complement each other which provides useful information for studying ancient India-China communications. Third records about Indian historical events and religious activities which were helpful in building Indian history at that time and also provided evidence for modern archaeological excavations. Fourth, the friendly exchanges between Xuanzang and Indian friends (including the king, Buddhist monks and people) in the book are historical testimony of India-China friendship and cultural exchanges.