Statue of Xuan Zhang Monk
Xi'an picture - Statue of Xuan Zhang Monk at Pagoda Da Yan. The pagoda was built in 652 AD after the holy monk Xuan Zhang returned from India with the Holy Scriptures. Housed in the Da Cํen Temple, this is one of the most notable Buddhist pagodas in China. we thought we should come here and pay our respect to him, due to his achievements for buddhism and to pray for a safe journey to the west