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Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
Close-up of the carving knows as Shakyamuni Repays His Parents Kindness.The colossal statue of Shakyamuni, overlooks a relief that illustrates twelve instances of Buddhist filial piety, taken from various sutras and jatakas. Its intent, is both moralistic (to illustrate the benefits of filial piety) and propagandistic (to prove that Chinese Buddhists can be as filial as anyone else).The Dazu rock carvings, one of Chinas most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are situated between Chengdu and Chongqing in the southern part of China, in Sichuan Province.The carvings at Dazu are a most beautiful form of rock art and symbolise the integration of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, the 3 main religions of China. Besides images of the Buddha, the carvings show different people including ministers, military officers, executioners, monks, rich and poor people, and performers. The carvings date from the 9th to 13th centuries.Baodingshan is the most visited grotto in Dazu, and has the best preserved sculptures. It was here that between 1174 and 1252 the Buddhist monk Zhao Zhifeng ordered the start of work on the elaborate carvings along a 500-meter U-shaped section of Mount Baoding. They show the implementation of Buddhist ideas in daily life as represented by Tantric Buddhism
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The print of Rock Carvings at Baodingshan, Dazu, China captures the intricate details of the carving known as Shakyamuni Repays His Parents Kindness. This colossal statue of Shakyamuni overlooks a relief that depicts twelve instances of Buddhist filial piety, showcasing the moralistic and propagandistic intent behind these ancient carvings.
Located between Chengdu and Chongqing in Sichuan Province, the Dazu rock carvings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site that beautifully integrates Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. The carvings not only feature images of the Buddha but also depict various individuals from different walks of life.
Baodingshan is particularly renowned for its well-preserved sculptures and elaborate carvings ordered by Buddhist monk Zhao Zhifeng between 1174 and 1252. These carvings along a 500-meter U-shaped section of Mount Baoding showcase the implementation of Buddhist ideas in daily life.
Visiting this site allows one to delve into Chinese history and culture while marveling at the artistic craftsmanship that has stood the test of time. The Rock Carvings at Baodingshan serve as a reminder of the importance of filial piety and highlight how religious beliefs were integrated into everyday life centuries ago.
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