# Daxingshan Temple

Xian, China

Founded in 266 during the Western Jin dynasty, this temple in Xi'an became the cradle of Chinese Esoteric Buddhism, where Indian masters and visiting Japanese monks translated sutras and transmitted Tantric teachings across East Asia during the Tang era.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Daxingshan Temple, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 34.23321, 108.9499

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