Life of the Buddha [8]

A detailed Buddha narrative, originating from Kapilavastu (modern-day Nepal), was translated into Chinese around 200 CE and is linked to the development of Buddhist pilgrimage traditions. The text, based on localized episodes, includes key sites such as Lumbini (birthplace of the Buddha), Bodh Gaya (Enlightenment site), Benares (Deer Park sermon location), and the Buddha's final resting place. French scholar Alfred Foucher proposed that this narrative evolved to serve pilgrimage routes, emphasizing its cultural and historical significance in Buddhist heritage.

Silk, J. A. (2013). Life of the Buddha [8]. Buddhism in China, 63–87. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004263291_004