Paramārtha was one of the four major translation masters in the history of Chinese Buddhism. As there was often war and turmoil in central plains of China at that time, he drifted to Lingnan region under this cause and conditions. Under this relatively peaceful environment, he translated Buddhist scriptures and taught Buddhism, which enhanced the cultural development of Lingnan, and made him travel from ancient India to Lingnan region. The contribution of Paramārtha to the Maritime Silk Road civilization includes: (1) translation of vast amount of Buddhist scriptures, (2) establishment of early theoretical system of the Vijñānavāda in China (3) cultivation of many monastic and lay disciples who promoted Buddhism, thus establishing a Buddhist school centered on Paramārtha's teachings. These contributions had not only promoted the development of Lingnan culture, highlighted the unique status of Lingnan region in the cultural exchange of ancient Chinese and foreign area along the Maritime Silk Road, but also recognized the historical role of Paramārtha as one of the four major translators with the help of the unique environment of Lingnan region.
