White Horse Pagoda

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by John Hill

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The White Horse Pagoda in Dunhuang, China, is a historically significant structure that dates back to ancient times. It is believed to have been built during the Yuan Dynasty to commemorate the legendary horse of the monk Kumārajīva, who played a crucial role in bringing Buddhist scriptures from India to China. The pagoda, named after this celebrated white horse, is an important cultural relic and a symbol of the transmission of Buddhism along the Silk Road.

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