Ming · Religious Leader

Dharma King of the Western Regions 西域法王

Attested AD 1410

Passages: 2
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Dharma King of the Western Regions was a Religious Leader.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 1410 永樂
Directly stated · History of Ming 149, passage 168

References in the histories

History of Ming, Chapter 149Volume 149 Biographies 37: Jian Yi, Xia Yuanji · 2 passages

西域法王來朝，帝欲郊勞，原吉不可。 When the Dharma King of the Western Regions came to court, the Emperor wished to greet him with suburban rites; Yuanji objected.

及法王入，原吉見，不拜。 When the Dharma King entered, Yuanji saw him but did not bow.