ABSTRACT

First published in 1952.
The Real Tripitaka gives an account of the seventh century pilgrim's adventures, spiritual and material, both in India and after his return to China. In addition the book contains an account of a Japanese pilgrim's visit to China in the ninth century, which describes the Wu-t'ai Shan, China's great place of Pilgrimage, and an eye-witness's account of the great persecution of Buddhism in 842-845 A.D.

part |122 pages

The Real Tripitaka

chapter |67 pages

Chapter 1

chapter |53 pages

Chapter 2

part |38 pages

Ennin (A.D. 794–864) and Ensai

part |45 pages

Eight Chinese Stories

part |20 pages

From the Japanese

part |31 pages

Original Stories in Chinese Style