Gongxian Cave 1: Vimalakirti
Stone
Gongxian Cave 1: Vimalakirti
CHINA, Henan, Zhengzhou; Northern Wei dynasty
Four niches are located on the east wall of the cave. This well-preserved carving is found within the first niche on the left. It depicts Vimalakirti in discussion with Manjusri.
Vimalakirti sits in relaxation posture on a lotus throne, wearing a loose robe tied at the waist. He has a slim physique, long earlobes, and closed eyes. One hand holds a whisk up high, while the other hand rests at the waist. His peaceful expression and elegant posture convey a sense of calmness.
For more details, go to the Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves R-L, page 386.
Cite this article:
Hsingyun, et al. "Gongxian Cave 1: Vimalakirti." Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves R-L, vol. 6, 2016, pp. 386.
Hsingyun, Youheng, Peter Johnson, Mankuang, Susan Huntington, Gary Edson, and Robert Neather. 2016. "Gongxian Cave 1: Vimalakirti" In Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves R-L, 6:386.
Hsingyun, Youheng, Johnson, P., Mankuang, Huntington, S., Edson, G., & Neather, R.. (2016). Gongxian Cave 1: Vimalakirti. In Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Caves R-L (Vol. 6, pp. 386).
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