White Horse Temple (Chinese: 白马寺) is a Buddhist temple in Luoyang, Henan that, according to tradition, is the first Buddhist temple in China, having been first established in 68 AD under the patronage of Emperor Ming in the Eastern Han dynasty.
The site is just outside the walls of the ancient Eastern Han capital, some 12–13 kilometres (7.5–8.1 mi) east of Luoyang in Henan Province. It is approximately 40 minutes by bus No. 56 from Luoyang railway station. The temple, although small in comparison to many others in China, is considered by most believers as "the cradle of Chinese Buddhism". The geographical landmarks to the south are Manghan mountain and Lucoche River.
CX C | Jun 6, 2016
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Melanie Galuten | Feb 12, 2017
Amazing and historical living temple filled with monks and people lighting incense and worshipping. Said to be the 'cradle of Chinese Buddhism'. When we were there a woman was hysterically crying...I believe she had recently suffered a miscarriage and had come for solace and to pray for another child. It was very moving.
Belio Antonio Official Page | Jul 9, 2016
This Buddhist temple is a very special place. I enjoyed the Chinese Buddhist exhibits, structures and the silent tea house. I will skip the new Indian and Thai section completely when I return. That section takes away from the charm and air of the temple-- a complete waste of space and resources. It consists of some foreign styled temples that are completely devoid of a sense of history, culture and overall meaning. The Chinese temples and pagoda are very special. I will return.
Charlene Poon | Apr 28, 2017
April is the Spring flower season, they has two big Peonies gardens.
Chiwago Yuan | May 9, 2018
來到洛陽,當然不能錯過有名的白馬寺! 寺廟位於市區東邊約21公里處,北邊邙山,南邊是洛河。從市區搭乘巴士能輕鬆地到達此地。 白馬寺創建於東漢時期,是佛教傳入中國所興建的第一座寺院,從那時起,中國的「僧院」便泛稱為「寺」,而白馬寺也因此成為中國佛教的發源地,有中國佛教的「祖庭」和「釋源」之稱。 目前廣大的寺廟庭園內還有許多其他宗教的典型建築,讓人散步其間錯以為自己身在東南亞諸國。 而外圍園區還有個狄仁傑之墓,在此紀念斯人的風骨!
Mahesh Kumar | Jun 14, 2018
This buddha temple (Vihara) is beautiful. I see first time on google. If I will economic strong I will visit this pavitra temple ( Buddha Vihara).
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