The life of Jianzhen (688 - 763) is described in detail in "Daiwajoden" written by Shitaku, a disciple who accompanied Jianzhen, "Todaiwajo Toseiden (The Eastern Expedition of the Great T'ang Monk)" written by OMI no Mifune based on "Daiwajoden," and "Tempyo no Iraka" by Yasushi INOUE, among others.
鑑真（688年-763年）の生涯については、日本に同行した弟子の思託が記した『大和上伝』、それをもとにした淡海三船（おうみのみふね）の『唐大和上東征伝』、井上靖の『天平の甍』などに詳しい。