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Luoyang Tour of
Fengxian Temple
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Fengxian Temple was built The statue
of Vairocana Buddha, Fengxian Temple, Longmen Grottoesin the Tang
Dynasty and it is the largest grotto in Longmen Temple with a width
of 36 metres (about 118 feet) and a length of 41 metres (about 136
feet). There are nine major figures of various facial appearances
and temperaments in the temple that were built in accordance with
the Buddhist rite and their relationships by the artists.
The most impressive figure is the statue of Vairocana
Buddha sitting cross-legged on the eight-square lotus throne. It is
17.14 metres (about 56.23 feet) in total height with the head four
metres (about 13 feet) in height and the ears 1.9 metres (about 6.2
feet) in length. Vairocana means illuminating all things in the
sutra. The Buddha has a well-filled figure, a sacred and kindly
expression and an elegant smile. According to the record on the
epigraph, the Empress Wu Zetian together with her subjects took part
in the ceremony of Introducing the Light (a Buddhist blessing that
the Buddha opens the spiritual light of himself and shares it with
others).
At the sides of Vairocana there are two statues of
Vairocana Buddha's disciples, Kasyapa and Ananda, wearing prudent
and devout expressions. The figures of Bodhisattvas and devas can
also be found in the temple. Some have dignified and genial
expressions, while others are majestic and fiery. The various
appearances and delicate designs are the representations of Empire
Tang's powerful material and spiritual strength as well as the high
crystallization of people's wisdoms.
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