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705-780 AD. High Tang Dynasty Bodhisattva and Ananda with Lokapala, Cave 45, Mogao Caves, Dunhuang. This group is part of nine original figures (seven now remain) on the West Wall of the cave. All three are listening to the Buddha, while expressing their individual natures and roles: Kasyapa gives a blessing, the graceful bodhisattva stands in attendance, and the lokapala guards the sacred space. Dunhuang, Mandalas, Historical Art, Mogao Caves, Ancient Drawings, Tang Dynasty, Eastern Art, The Buddha, The Cave

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705-780 AD. High Tang Dynasty Bodhisattva and Ananda with Lokapala, Cave 45, Mogao Caves, Dunhuang. This group is part of nine original figures (seven now remain) on the West Wall of the cave. All three are listening to the Buddha, while expressing their individual natures and roles: Kasyapa gives a blessing, the graceful bodhisattva stands in attendance, and the lokapala guards the sacred space.

Mogao Caves, also known as Mogao Grottoes or the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, are a collection of 492 caverns, built into the cliffs along China’s Dachuan River, home to a whole host of artwork from over 1,000 years. Constructed on these caves began around 366 AD, by Buddhist monks from several significant dynasties of China, up into the 14th century. Dunhuang, Wanderlust Wednesday, Arte Yoga, China Map, Tourist Information, Sacred Places, Famous Landmarks, Buddhist Art, China Travel

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Mogao Caves, also known as Mogao Grottoes or the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, are a collection of 492 caverns, built into the cliffs along China’s Dachuan River, home to…

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Also known as the “Caves of a Thousand Buddhas”, the Mogao Caves boast around 600 caves containing over a thousand years of stunning Buddhist art, of which 30 are open to the public. In the early days, the caves were used as a place for meditation. Silk Road China, Mogao Caves, China Temple, Asian Architecture, Thousand Years, A Thousand Years, Silk Road, Ancient China, Buddhist Art

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Also known as the “Caves of a Thousand Buddhas”, the Mogao Caves boast around 600 caves containing over a thousand years of stunning Buddhist art, of which 30 are open to the public. In the early days, the caves were used as a place for meditation.

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A Quarter Century of Conservation at the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang

In the mid-nineties a team from the Getty Conservation Institute began working to develop the China Principles to protect the Mogao Caves.

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Meeting of Vimalakirti and Manjusri ~ a debate between them is described in the Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra which ends with the thunderous silence of Vimalakirti. Cave 159 Dunhuang Mogao caves China Dunhuang, Ajanta Caves, Apsara Painting, Mogao Caves, Gansu China, Cave Temple, Art Coloring Book, West Gate, Silk Route

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Meeting of Vimalakirti and Manjusri ~ a debate between them is described in the Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra which ends with the thunderous silence of Vimalakirti. Cave 159 Dunhuang Mogao caves China

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