Mogao Cave 328: Buddha Teaching the Dharma
Mogao Cave 328: Buddha Teaching the Dharma - Bodhisattvas
Mogao Cave 328: Buddha Teaching the Dharma
CHINA, Gansu, Dunhuang; Tang dynasty
This mural is located on the ceiling of the back (west) wall niche within the main chamber. The Buddha is in the center, seated with legs pendent on a throne with a square backrest. The backrest is covered by a triangular piece of fabric characteristic of images during the Sui (581–618) and Tang (618–907) dynasties. The Buddha is flanked by two disciples and two attendant Bodhisattvas. The Bodhisattvas are seated and wear crowns and celestial garments. More Bodhisattvas, some standing and some seated with legs crossed, surround the central figures. All the Bodhisattvas have round faces, graceful postures, and make slightly different gestures. The assembly is framed by colorful clouds.
For more details, go to the Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves Mo-S, page 1157.
Cite this article:
author = Hsingyun and Youheng and Johnson, Peter and Mankuang and Huntington, Susan and Edson, Gary and Neather, Robert,
booktitle = {Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves Mo-S},
pages = 1157,
title = {{Mogao Cave 328: Buddha Teaching the Dharma}},
volume = 8,
year = {2016}}