Pagoda Forest at Shaolin Temple
Pagoda Forest at Shaolin Temple, Buddhist cemetery in Dengfeng, China
The Pagoda Forest spans 21,000 square meters and contains 250 memorial pagodas constructed to honor distinguished Buddhist monks from Shaolin Temple.
The first pagoda in this cemetery dates from 791, marking the beginning of a tradition that continued through multiple Chinese imperial dynasties.
The height and number of tiers in each pagoda reflect the rank and contributions of the interred monk within the Shaolin Temple hierarchy.
The memorial site stands 280 meters southwest of the main Shaolin Temple compound, near the Shaoxi River, with 228 pagodas in the main area.
Among the 246 ancient tomb towers, 239 preserve inscriptions that serve as historical records of Buddhist practices and calligraphy from different periods.
Location: Dengfeng
Inception: 791
Part of: Historic Monuments of Dengfeng in “The Centre of Heaven and Earth”, Temple of the First Patriarch and Pagoda Forest of Shaolin Temple
GPS coordinates: 34.50528,112.93861
Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:56
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