During the reign of Emperor Tai Zong (627-649) of the Tang Dynasty, at his request, esteemed Buddhist Monk Xuan Zang was sent to India, the Birthplace of Buddhism, for scriptures.

• 唐贞观年间(公元627－649年),唐太宗重视佛教,派僧人玄奘到佛教发源地去取真经。