Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c15.s2.t19.4

v2.c15.s2.t19.4

He published the monograph ‘*History of India-China Buddhist Communication*’ (1968) that has showed the communication channel for India and China Buddhism since the Han and Tang Dynasties and the process of strengthening the communication and integration of Indian and Chinese cultures in transmission of sutras and doctrines. In 1971, he went to India in order to enrich the contents of the book and to accomplish his long-cherished wish of investigation in India. He had a deeper understanding of Indian human customs and the source of Buddhist system through worshiping holy land, visiting scenic spot and visiting prominent personages. He found in Sarnath the tablet inscription Dai Jitao wrote during his visit in India in 1940 and took it back. After visiting India, the book was republished with added data: (1) Visit of Dai Jitao in India, (2) Rejuvenation of Indian Buddhism, (3) Buddhism of Indonesia and (4) Visit of Rabindranath Tagore in China.