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Srivijaya's Buddhist Diplomacy with Song China
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the diplomatic and religious ties between the Srivijaya Empire and Song Dynasty China, focusing on the 11th-century missions led by Maharaja Sri Cudamani Warmadewa. They discuss how Srivijayan rulers sent envoys bearing Buddhist relics, including a famous tooth relic, to the Song court, and how these exchanges strengthened trade and political alliances. The episode also touches on the role of Chinese Buddhist pilgrims like I-Tsing, who studied in Palembang, and how Srivijaya's sponsorship of Buddhism helped it project soft power…
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