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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) – Donor inscriptions

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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 donor inscriptions are placed at the bottom part of the tableau. They contain information on donors’ names, the amount of their sponsorship, and the texts copied from the Visualization on the Buddha of Immeasurable Life Sutra. Descriptions of the photos: Inscription with the texts of the Visualization on the Buddha of Immeasurable Life Sutra dated to 1525 (嘉靖四年) [Image 01]. Buddhist verses related to the Pure Land cult [Image 02, Image 03]. Inscription with donors’ names and the amount of their sponsorship [Image 04]. Buddhist verses offered by a monastic dated to 1810 (嘉慶十五年) [Image 05 to Image 10]. Metadata created by: Sau Ling Wendy Yu.

Chongqing (China); Dazu Qu (Chongqing, China); 29.75437; 105.794084

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