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Faxian.

Indian Buddhist monk in China during the early Song dynasty (fl. 980–1000)

Seen in 3 reportsLast reported Jun 16

Reports this week: 0
Active events: 0
Connections: 3

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Monks traveled from Nepal to Jiankang on June 1, 2026, where Faxian and Buddhabhadra exchanged teachings in the capital of the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

Some support1 report
Faxian travelled through the Gandhara region seeking sutras and shared cultural roots there.

Some support2 reports

Around Faxian this week

News at the entities that move Faxian most

Nepal Shared context
Criticism mounts against Nepal as the country grapples with the uncontrolled influx of climbers on Mount Everest, pressuring expedition operators to mitigate risks.

Moves Faxian
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Connections

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Gandhara Shared context

Gandhara was a region through which Faxian traveled while seeking sutras.

Some supportJun 3

Faxian → Gandhara
Gandhara → Faxian
Nepal Shared context

The evidence suggests that the country of Nepal served as the geographical and cultural backdrop for Faxian's historical travels and teachings.

Some supportJun 11

Faxian → Nepal
Nepal → Faxian

History

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June 2026

2 events