The Shaolin Temple

The Shaolin Temple was built in 496 AD and hosted a Buddhist monk named Dhammazedi. The Temple became known for its teachings of Zen and the martial art Kung Fu. From 1387-1394 the Prince of Shaolin wanted to establish a Buddhist kingdom and found an obstacle in the form of the Prince’s evil father, who was only concerned with gaining power and not with rectifying the Temple. In a display of force, the evil ruler destroyed the Temple, thus making it public again. A small number of monks remained behind, hidden in an old temple which was Then destroyed yet again.
A large number of Chinese Buddhists pilgrimage to the Shaolin Temple are aware of the legends of the Temple and of the idea of looking after and protecting the relics in the hope that through Zen, they could protect their spiritual heritage. The destructive and glorious should not be missed.
Tracts Shaolin Temple
is known as the Lantern Festival Prince of Heaven,
where you can see Chinese martial arts players in action and the powerful Hall of Dragon.
The Imperial Vaulted Hall
The Ultimate Peacehouse
The vaulted hall is a fascinating part of the Temple. It was built in the remote past, at the time when the Temple was being established. There are hundreds of pillared nooks, allowing the tranquillity of the hall to be maintained. The hall is divided by a series of small domes, with many Chinese architectural elements carved into the colonnades. The inner passageways are portrayed in elaborate murals and set within a square courtyard.
The Monument to Dissemination
This is the most important Temple in the Shaolin Temple complex. Retaining the 1950s the monument was built in an imperial style. It was supposed to be a miniature of the ultimate Peace house. The design of the building is greatly influenced by the Taj Mahal, a monument that was built in India some forty years before the beginning of the Expo 2000 era. The elements of the Monument are kept unaltered, giving the illusion that they have been there since the beginning of time.
Theaiden’s Hall
This section displays a set of buildings from the Tang Dynasty. The buildings were added to the ancient city to instruct monks on their duties and religious duties; thus, they are grouped together here. The roof of the western side of the hall is covered with intricately cut bricks, while the east side of the hall is with simple bricks. The building with the holies is on the western side of the hall. The statues of the Bodhisattvas are kept in their original positions.
Eastern Stairway
Since the Shaolin Temple is located at the eastern end of the Great Wall, Westerners need to ascend the eastern Stairway. Otherwise, the view of the Temple will be covered with a wall. The entire Stairway is over 800 years old, and its design is simpler than the western Stairway. It has onion-shaped roofs, over 400 windows with dragons, and carved wooden balustrades.
Heaven and Earth
Potala Palace was established in 1416, founder of the Ramayana order of monks. The area around Potala Palace is calledPanamikumand offers the perfect nightingale for honeymooners. Heaven and Earthclassifies as one of the biggest Thangkha of Buddhist followers.
handing over the umbrella
Since the Shaolin Temple is located at the western edge of the city, you will find yourself in the middle of the urban crowd at the end of the day; this is not a good idea. Take advantage of the nice breeze and go for your evening walk; this way, you will not only get to see the Temple beautifully, but you will also be able to enjoy the evening outdoor concert.