Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Fahai Temple, and Tanzhe Temple in villages beyond Fragrant Hills

Tanzhe Temple   Jin Dynasty (AD 265-420)
Fahai Temple (Ocean of the Law) (1439-1443)   David and Karen Australia



Exceptional Ming Buddhist  murals modeled on Tang and Song dynasties traditions considered of comparable quality to Dun Huang and to Yongle Palace.  

Mural detail illustrating elegant painting style and a detail from triptych of three bodhisattvas. 



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