[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Historical geography](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.geography) › [On Yuan Chwang's Travels in India, 629–645 A.D.](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.geography.watters-1904) › v2.c19.181 # On Yuan Chwang's Travels in India, 629–645 A.D. v2.c19.181 On Yuan Chwang's Travels in India, 629–645 A.D. v2.c19.181 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c19.181](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.geography.watters-1904.v2.c19.181) The description proceeds. "Outside of the north gate of the Bodhi Tree is the Mahābodhi Saṅghārāma built by a former king of Ceylon". Its buildings formed six courts, with terraces and halls of three storeys, enclosed by walls between 30 and forty feet high; the sculpture and painting were perfect. The image of Buddha was made of gold and silver, and ornamented by precious stones of various colours. There were elegant topes lofty and spacious containing bone and flesh relics of Buddha. On the last day of every year when the relics were brought out to be shewn a light shone and flowers fell in showers. In this establishment there were nearly 1000 ecclesiastics all Mahāyānists of the Sthavira school, and all perfect in Vinaya observances. The pilgrim then narrates the origin and foundation of the monastery at some length. - [Previous: v2.c19.180](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.geography.watters-1904.v2.c19.180) - [Next: v2.c19.182](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.geography.watters-1904.v2.c19.182) - [Up: v2.c19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.geography.watters-1904.v2.c19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.geography.watters-1904.v2.c19.181](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.geography.watters-1904.v2.c19.181) · Pramāṇa