絲路上的千佛

In 1907 explorers discovered a vast treasure of ancient scrolls, some of which were Christian. Dating from the 7th century, the Jesus Sutras are Chinese accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus. The legendary Chinese monk, poet, and scholar Xuan Zang traveled the Silk Road to India and back approximately 1,400 years ago in search of the teachings of Buddha. When he returned to China, he brought with him Buddhist manuscripts and is thus credited with having brought the religion to his homeland. In this documentary, the route taken by Xuan Zang is followed by a film crew, and the fascinating history of Central Asia-and the life of the traveling monk-is seen to resonate to the present day.