Kizil Cave 123: Standing Buddha
Kizil Cave 123: Standing Buddha
CHINA, Xinjiang, Aksu
This mural is on the right wall of the main chamber. The Buddha wears a red monastic robe that covers both shoulders. His left arm hangs down while the right hand is placed in front of the chest. The head is turned slightly to the left. Most of the facial features have become obscured. Numerous small standing Buddhas are depicted within the large mandorla.
The Buddha is surrounded by Bodhisattvas and lay followers on either side. Two men at the bottom hold and distribute flowers. One figure in the center worships the Buddha with palms joined, while another is dancing. Two Bodhisattvas are on the top, one of which holds a whisk, while the other is no longer discernible. There are eight monks to the left of the Buddha, depicted in various postures.
For more details, go to the Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves R-L, page 556.
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 R-L},
pages = 556,
title = {{Kizil Cave 123: Standing Buddha}},
volume = 6,
year = {2016}}