Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c14.s4.t4.2
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c14.s4.t4.2
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As a prince, Tang Gaozong was extremely respectful towards Buddhism, especially towards the great Buddhist scholar Xuanzang. He built many grand temples for his mother, the Empress Dowager Wen De. After these temples were built, he asked Xuanzang to preach there and also requested him to continue to translate Buddhist scriptures. Buddhism remained the focus of attention during Tang Gaozong's reign.