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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) – Lowest grade of rebirth

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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 nine levels of rebirth (jiu pin wang shang, 九品往生) of the sixteen contemplations are depicted in the lower part of the tableau. Descriptions of the photos: Plaque of the highest level of the lowest grade (xia pin shang sheng, 下品上生). The crack in this plaque was created by a previous earthquake. [Image 01, Image 02]. Metadata created by: Sau Ling Wendy Yu.

Chongqing (China); Dazu Qu (Chongqing, China); 29.75437; 105.794083

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