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White Horse Temple

68 CE

The first Buddhist temple established in China, founded during the Eastern Han dynasty in Luoyang after Indian monks brought sutras on white…

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Buddhist temple in Luoyang, China

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White Horse Temple

68 CE – still standing

The first Buddhist temple established in China, founded during the Eastern Han dynasty in Luoyang after Indian monks brought sutras on white horses

Standing in 68 CE

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