White Horse Temple
Henan · China
The City’s Crown Jewels: Experience the best of Luoyang on our 6-Hour Day Tour, visiting both the Longmen Grottoes and the revered White Horse Temple. Dive deep into Buddhism’s roots in China as you explore these two iconic landmarks, guided by experts who’ll share fascinating insights at every turn.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1White Horse Temple
Welcome to Baima Si, or the White Horse Temple, a site of profound historical and spiritual gravity located approximately twelve kilometers east of Luoyang's modern center. As you stand here, you are at the very threshold of…
Listen in the app2The Mountain Gate and the Stone Sentinels
As you approach the Shanmen, or Mountain Gate, notice the two life-sized stone horses flanking the entrance. While the current sculptures date from the Song Dynasty, they serve as powerful reminders of the temple's founding…
Listen in the app3Hall of the Heavenly Kings: The Protective Realm
We now enter the Hall of the Heavenly Kings, the first major hall on the temple's central axis. At the center of this hall, you will see a magnificent wooden niche housing a statue of Mila Pusa, the Maitreya Buddha, often…
Listen in the app4The Mahavira Hall: The Main Sanctuary
The Mahavira Hall, or 'Daxiong Baodian,' is the most impressive and architecturally significant structure within the White Horse Temple. Originally reconstructed during the Yuan Dynasty, this hall stands as a testament to the…
Listen in the app5Hall of Guidance and the Western Pure Land
The Jieyin Dian, or Hall of Guidance, is dedicated to the Amitabha Buddha and the concept of the Western Pure Land. In Pure Land Buddhism, which became immensely popular in China, Amitabha is believed to guide the souls of the…
Listen in the app6Qingliang Terrace and the Pilu Hall
We have now reached the Qingliang Terrace, a raised stone platform that is perhaps the most historically significant spot within the entire temple grounds. This 'Cooling Terrace' is believed to be the site where the two Indian…
Listen in the app7The International Garden: A Global Faith
As we move to the western side of the traditional complex, we encounter a striking sight: the International Garden. This area houses Buddhist temples built in the styles of Thailand, Myanmar, and India, gifted by those nations to…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the White Horse Temple, let us take a final look at the landscape we have traversed. From the stone horses at the gate to the scholarly heights of the Qingliang Terrace, we have walked through…
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What is White Horse Temple?
White Horse Temple is a place in Henan · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Henan · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.7228, 112.6043 |
| Last updated |
