BUDDHEIST ARCHITECTURE

Chinese Buddhist architecture consists of temple, pagoda and grotto.
Localization starts right after Buddhist architecture was introduced into
China with Buddhism during the Han dynasty, interpreting Chinese
architectural aesthetics and culture.
Chinese Buddhist architecture follows symmetric style strictly. Usually main
buildings will be set on the central axis, facing the south. Annexed structures
will be on the west and east flanks. Temple gate, Heavenly King Hall, the
Main Hall and Sutra Library successively stands on the axis.
Dorm, kite hen, dining hall, storehouse and antechamber   Chinese Buddhist
architecture consists of temple, pagoda and grotto. Localization starts right
after Buddhist architecture was introduced into China with Buddhism during
the Han dynasty, interpreting Chinese architectural aesthetics and culture.
buildings will be set on the central axis, facing the south. Annexe structures
Dorm, kitchen, dining hall, storehouse and antechamber usually cluster on
the right side while left side remains for the visitors.
Pagoda is also the main integrating part of the Buddhist architecture, with
varied styles and strong local flavors. Pagoda followed Buddhism into China
around the first century, and developed into pavilion-like pagoda on which
one can view scenery after immediate combination with traditional Chinese
architecture.
Another Buddhist architecture is grotto complex which is caves hewn on
cliff walls, usually huge projects and with exquisite engravings. It came
from India with Buddhism too and boomed during the Northern and
Southern dynasty. The famous Mogao Caves, Yungang Grottoes and
Longmen Grottoes were all carved then.