Faxian published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Record of Buddhist Kingdoms (414).
Updated September 2026
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Record of Buddhist Kingdoms (414)
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About Faxian
Faxian, formerly romanized as Fa-hien or Fa-hsien, was a Chinese Buddhist monk and translator who traveled on foot from the Later Qin state to classical India to acquire Buddhist scriptures. His birth surname was Gong. Starting his journey about age 60, he traveled west along the overland Silk Road, visiting Buddhist sites in Central, South, and Southeast Asia. The journey and return took from 399 to 412, with 10 years spent in India.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Faxian FAQ
- How many books has Faxian written?
- Faxian published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Faxian's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Record of Buddhist Kingdoms.
- What is Faxian's last book?
- Record of Buddhist Kingdoms (414).
- What is Faxian's most famous book?
- Record of Buddhist Kingdoms (414) is Faxian's most widely read book.
- Can I read Faxian's books for free?
- Yes. 2 books by Faxian are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.