Shaolin Temple

Buddhist monastery in Henan, China (495 CE), famed for martial arts and Zen Buddhism.

Core Features

• Built with timber and brick.
• Includes timber framing.

Architectural Connections

• Chinese: Regional tradition.
• Religious: Sacred space.

Related Elements & Sites

Yonghe Temple (related site), Courtyard (element), Ancient (period)

Record

Completed: 495 CE

Location: Henan, China

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