govt.chinadaily.com.cn

Attractions

Tianlong Mountain Grottoes

Updated: Nov 19, 2019 shanxi.chinadaily.com.cn/taiyuan Print
Share - WeChat

The grottoes are scattered among numerous pine and cypress trees that grow on Tianlong Mountain and were were built during the Eastern Wei Dynasty (AD 534-550), the Sui Dynasty (AD 581-618), and the Tang Dynasty.

图片22.png 

There are 1,500 statues and figures created during the Tang Dynasty period, when the emperors opened their minds to Buddhism.

A shining example of Buddhist art during this time is the Bodhisattva Maitreya sculpture that has harmonious proportion and shows off an amiable and lenient smile. 

The people from the Tang Dynasty worshipped the Bodhisattva Maitreya, regarding him as the symbol of a bright future.

The Kwan-yin sculpture is equally impressive with her charming countenance.

图片23.png图片24.png

 

Copyright©2024 China Daily. All rights reserved.

京ICP备13028878号-6

京公网安 京公网安备 11010502032503号