This book covers the vast spread of Buddhist philosophy across Asia in ancient times, over formidable geographical barriers and great distances. The photographs of this book have been taken across India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Tibet, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Siberia, Kalmykia in European Russia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Mangolia and japan. The title adds yet another feature to Publications Division's repertory - a rare book covering the immense range of Buddhist heritage. Benoy K Behl, the author and eminent photographer is known to be the only person who has traversed the entire continent of Asia and photographed its heritage.