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Yulin Cave 20: Illustration of the Sutra on the Questions of Visesa Cinti Brahma
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Yulin Cave 20: Illustration of the Sutra on the Questions of Visesa Cinti Brahma
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Yulin Cave 20: Illustration of the Sutra on the Questions of Visesa Cinti Brahma
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Yulin Cave 20: Illustration of the Sutra on the Questions of Visesa Cinti Brahma
CHINA, Gansu, Guazhou; Five Dynasties (907–960)
This sutra illustration is located on the north wall of the main chamber. The image depicts Sakyamuni Buddha answering questions put forth to him by Brahmas and Bodhisattvas, as described in the Sutra on the Questions of Visesa Cinti Brahma.
A courtyard, on the upper left of the illustration, is situated in the clouds with a Bodhisattva and attendant inside. A cartouche beside the courtyard reads, Pay homage to Maitreya |
