Shaolin Temple
- Location
- Henan, China, China
- Deity
- Buddha (Chan / Ch'an)
- Built
- 495
- Architecture
- Chinese Buddhist
The birthplace of Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu, a UNESCO site at the foot of Mount Song.
Official website → Official website
Darshan, Seva & Bookings
Timings, online darshan/booking and donation services are handled by the temple management on their official channels.
We do not list third-party booking or donation links; always use the official source above.
History & Significance
Shaolin Monastery, also known as Shaolin Temple, is a Mahayana Buddhist monastic institution recognized as the birthplace of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Shaolin kung fu. It is located at the foot of Wuru Peak of the Mount Song mountain range in Dengfeng, Zhengzhou prefecture, in Henan, China. The name reflects its location in the ancient grove of Mount Shaoshi, in the hinterland of the Mount Song range.
Nearby Temples
- Dharma Drum Mountain
- Po Lin Monastery & Tian Tan Buddha
- Haeinsa Temple
- Bulguksa Temple
- Fo Guang Shan Monastery
Distances are straight-line approximations from sourced coordinates.
Sources
- Official website Official website
- Wikipedia Reference