Its layout perfectly adapted to its religious function, this monastery-city represents a unique artistic achievement. With its simple, harmonious lines and its profusion of carved decoration, it ...

with a colossal temple of a cross-shaped floor plan in the centre of the courtyard and 177 monastic cells along the enclosure walls on the four sides. This layout, and the decorations of carved stones ...

It became a popular religion after the White Horse Temple was built ... designed as tombs for Buddhist relics were soon integrated with China's traditional architecture and culture and assumed ...

Venerable Sabrina said the sweeping roof designs are inspired by the Tang dynasty, one of the most prosperous periods in ...

Explore Bodh Gaya, the land of Buddha’s enlightenment. Visit ancient temples, monasteries, meditation retreats, and cultural ...

The complexes cover an area of around 33ha. The Buddhist monastery was in continual use until the 7th century AD. It is composed of an assemblage of buildings and is the most complete Buddhist ...