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Srivijaya's Chinese Pilgrim Yijing and the Buddhist Golden Age
This episode of Fexingo History explores the life and travels of the Chinese Buddhist monk Yijing, who spent over a decade in Srivijaya in the 7th century. We follow his journey from Tang China to the monasteries of Palembang and Muaro Jambi, where he studied Sanskrit and translated texts. Lucas and Luna discuss Yijing's detailed records of Srivijaya's society, economy, and Buddhist practices, including his accounts of the region's gold, trade, and the role of the Orang Laut. We also examine how Yijing's writings provide crucial evidence for the empire's power and its…
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