No. 80: Baima Temple, Luoyang, Henan

(This article was published in the Shenzhen Daily on December 2, 2013.)

This White Horse in front of Baima Temple (白马寺) in Luoyang, Henan (河南, 洛阳市),
represents one of those who gave the temple its name: "Baima" is Chinese for "White Horse."

November 1, 2011 - Baima Temple in Luoyang is reputedly the first Buddhist temple in ancient China. Named for the white horses ("bai ma") that brought two monks from India, it retains a special relationship with the Indian people.