477 ⟶ Shaolin Monastery Founded

or 495: Chan Buddhists found the Shaolin Monastery on Mount ...
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🙏 First Official Reference to Buddhism in China

In China, the first official reference to Buddhism is made.⟶
First Official Reference to Buddhism in China (65)
BuddhismHan DynastyReligionReligious HistoryCultural ExchangeSpread of Religion
ChinaChina

🙏 Buddhism's Official Arrival in China

Buddhism officially arrives in China with the building of the White Horse Temple.⟶
Buddhism's Official Arrival in China (68)
BuddhismHan DynastyReligionCultural ExchangeReligious Diffusion
ChinaChina

🙏 Shaolin Monastery Founded

or 495: Chan Buddhists found the Shaolin Monastery on Mount Song in Henan, China.⟶
Shaolin Monastery Founded (477)
BuddhismMonasteryReligion
ChinaChina

🙏 Buddhism Officially Recognized as State Religion in China

Buddhism is made the state religion of China.⟶
Buddhism Officially Recognized as State Religion in China (691)
BuddhismReligionTang DynastyState ReligionImperial China
ChinaChina

🚫 Buddhism Persecuted and Banned in China

Buddhism is persecuted and banned in China.⟶
Buddhism Persecuted and Banned in China (845)
BuddhismReligious ViolenceTang DynastyConfucianism
ChinaChina

🙏 Tallest Wooden Bodhisattva Statue Erected at Puning Temple

The tallest wooden Bodhisattva statue in the world is erected at Puning Temple, Chengde, China.⟶
Tallest Wooden Bodhisattva Statue Erected at Puning Temple (1755)
BuddhismReligionReligious ArchitectureQing DynastyTemple
ChinaChina