Old Buddha is a memoir written by Princess Der Ling, a former lady-in-waiting to the Empress Dowager Cixi of China. The book provides a unique perspective on the life and times of the last empress of China, offering insights into the court politics, customs, and rituals of the Qing dynasty. Der Ling's recollections are also a personal reflection on her own life, including her struggles with identity as a Chinese princess raised in a Westernized environment. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Boxer Rebellion, the Empress Dowager's relationships with foreign powers, and the changing social and political landscape of China in the early 20th century. Overall, Old Buddha is a fascinating and illuminating account of a pivotal moment in Chinese history, written by a woman who was both an insider and an outsider to the world she describes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.