China Pictures of Zhengzhou Shaolin Temple
April 23, 2009 13 views
Shaolin Temple is china’s famous temple, and Chan sect. It is located at the foot of Shaoshi Mountain and got its name from its location. Shaolin Temple has a reputation for its Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Gongfu, which is the main attraction of the scenery spot. Shaolin Temple was built for Indian monk Patuo in 495, or 19 of the Yaihe year in the Northern Wei Dynasty by Xiaowen Emperor .
Tower Forest is where the monks were buried. The one in Shaolin Temple is the biggest in China, 232 all together. It is of great value in the study of Buddhism scriptures, buildings and Zen Buddhism and the temple is surrounded by some towering trees., making it even more mysterious and solemn.
