The Life of the Buddha and the Early History of His Order, Derived from Tibetan Works in the Bkah-Hgyur and Bstanhgyur, Followed by Notices on the Early History of Tibet and Khoten

William Woodville Rockhill was an American diplomat and explorer, celebrated for his detailed writings on Central Asia. His works include the travelogue The Land of the Lamas and historical studies like Life of Buddha. He also translated significant historical accounts, such as The Journey of William of Rubruck.

Ernst Leumann was a scholar of Indo-Aryan languages and early Buddhist texts. His major work, "The Life of the Buddha and the Early History of His Order," draws from Tibetan sources to explore Buddhist and regional history.

Bunyiu Nanjio was a scholar known for his detailed historical and religious texts. His work, "The Life of the Buddha and the Early History of His Order," draws from Tibetan sources to explore Buddhist history. He also wrote about the early histories of Tibet and Khoten.