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Transformation tableau of the Visualization on the Buddha of Immeasurable Life Sutra (觀無量壽經變, Niche 18, Baodingshan Dafowan Rock Carvings (寶頂山大佛灣摩崖造像) – Pure Land Architecture

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Baodingshan Dafowan Rock Carvings (寶頂山大佛灣摩崖造像) is situated in Baoding Town (寶頂鎮), Dazu District (大足區), Chongqing (重慶). The site contains 32 rock carving niches dated to the Southern Song 南宋 Dynasty (1127–1279 CE). This niche depicts a complex transformation tableau of the Visualization on the Buddha of Immeasurable Life Sutra (Guan wuliang shou jingbian 觀無量壽經變). The upper part depicts the Pure Land scene; the middle part contains the Amitabha triad; the bottom part and both sides portray the sixteen contemplations. The upper part of the tableau depicts the Pure Land scene with Chinese-style pavilions. Descriptions of the photos: A feitian image and a pavilion named "大宝樓閣" (da bao lou ge, the Great Treasure Pavilion) on the left side of the Amitabha triad [Image 01]. A two-storey pavilion named "珠樓" (zhu lou, Pearl Building) on the right side of the Amitabha triad. The upper storey contains a seated Buddha image [Image 02 to Image 03]. Pavilion with a seated Buddha image between Amitabha Buddha and Mahasthamaprapta [Image 04]. Metadata created by: Sau Ling Wendy Yu.

Chongqing (China); Dazu Qu (Chongqing, China); 29.75437; 105.794077

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