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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) – Reborn spirits

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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. Reborn spirits in child images are distributed on the bridge in the tableau's lower part. Descriptions of the photos: Reborn spirits playing on the bridge's railing [Image 01]. Reborn spirits are playing on the bridge's railing and sitting on the lotus buds on the railing [Image 02]. Reborn spirits sitting on the lotus buds on the railing [Image 03 to Image 08]. Reborn spirits sitting on the lotus buds and leaves on the railing [Image 09, Image 10]. Metadata created by: Sau Ling Wendy Yu.

Chongqing (China); Dazu Qu (Chongqing, China); 29.75437; 105.794079

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