Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s3.t12.5

v1.c7.s3.t12.5

The dagoba of Tripitaka Dharma Master Kumarajiva in the Yaoqin period is the most valuable historical relics in Caotang Temple. According to a legend, after Kumarajiva passed away and was cremated, his body was burned into ashes but his tongue was not damaged. His disciple collected his *Sarira* and established a dagoba in memory of him. However, the current dagoba was not the original one but built during Tang Dynasty.