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| Shaolin Temple at the foot of a hill, Henan | |
The Shaolin Monastery also known as the Shaolin Temple, is a Chan ("Zen") Buddhist temple in Dengfeng County, Henan Province, China. Believed to have been founded in the fifth century, the Shaolin Temple is the main temple of the Shaolin school of Buddhism to this day. The Shaolin Monastery and its Pagoda Forest were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 as part of the "Historic Monuments of Dengfeng".
Stamp depicting The forest of towers located in the west of Shaolin Temple at the foot of a hill. These ancient towers are tombs of eminent monks from Shaolin Temple of various dynasties.
Series: The 1500th Anniversary of the Shaolin Temple
Theme: Temple |
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| Issued Country | China |
| Issued Year | 30.08.1995 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Maximum Card |