Yijing books in order
(635–713), Chinese Buddhist monk, traveler, and writer
- Lived
- 635–713
- Country
- Tang dynasty
- Books
- 1
Yijing published 1 novel, beginning with Great Tang Biographies of Eminent Monks Who Sought the Dharma in the Western Regions (691).
Updated September 2026
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Great Tang Biographies of Eminent Monks Who Sought the Dharma in the Western Regions
Yijing's most-read book.
Yijing books in order of publication
Great Tang Biographies of Eminent Monks Who Sought the Dharma in the Western Regions (691)
About Yijing
Yijing, formerly romanized as I-ching or I-tsing, born Zhang Wenming, was a Tang-era Chinese Buddhist monk and renowned travel writer. His account of his travels are an important source for the history of the medieval kingdoms along the sea route between China and India, especially Srivijaya in Indonesia. He also gave accounts of the Gupta Period in ancient India. A student of the Buddhist university at Nālandā, he was also responsible for the translation of many Buddhist texts from Sanskrit and Pali into Chinese.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Yijing FAQ
- How many books has Yijing written?
- Yijing published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Yijing's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Great Tang Biographies of Eminent Monks Who Sought the Dharma in the Western Regions.
- What is Yijing's last book?
- Great Tang Biographies of Eminent Monks Who Sought the Dharma in the Western Regions (691).
- What is Yijing's most famous book?
- Great Tang Biographies of Eminent Monks Who Sought the Dharma in the Western Regions (691) is Yijing's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.