Ten Directions Buddha Pagoda

Ten Directions Buddha Pagoda

The Ten Directions Buddha Pagoda is a cultural relic protection unit of Beijing.

The Ten Directions Buddha Pagoda is located

in Wangsiying Township and is a municipal cultural relic protection unit of the fourth batch in Beijing.

Commonly known as the Yan Shou Temple Pagoda, it faces south and stands approximately thirty meters tall. It is an octagonal, nine-story, dense-eave brick pagoda. The base of the pagoda is about two meters high with an arched doorway, above which is inscribed the name “Ten Directions Buddha Pagoda.” The central core of the pagoda is conical in shape and extends straight through to the eighth level. The structure prominently reflects the architectural features of its time and holds significant preservation value.

Source: Beijing Municipal Administration of Cultural Heritage

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Municipal Cultural Relic Protection Units in Beijing