Abstract: Buddhacarita was written by Indian poet Asvaghosa in 100 A. D. It influenced the Indian literature for a long time.After it was translated into Chinese in the Six Dynasties,  it produced positive influence upon Chinese literature. Some Chinese scholars had written articles on it, such as ChenYinque,Qian Zhongshu, Ji Xianlin and Rao Zongyi.This article analyses its connotion , structure and artistic features, especially the relationship between Buddhacarita and Chinese Li terature.

Key words: Buddhacarita, Chinese Literature