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Fa-Hien (Faxian)

Period · c. 337–c. 422 CE

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⏳Historical Period22c CE

c. 337–c. 422 CE

3000 BCE22nd century CEPresent

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Fa-Hien (Faxian)

First Chinese pilgrim...

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Found Buddhism flourishing...
Described grand stupa...
Noted humane treatment...
Documented prosperous cities...
Described vegetarian diet...

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c. 337–c. 422 CE

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"Fa-Hien (Faxian)." ELGODS: Spiritual Encyclopedia of India, Travelers, https://elgods.jambudweep.tech/explore/travelers/fa-hien-faxian. Accessed August 22, 2026.

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