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Fengxian Temple Fengxian Temple 奉先寺 Ancestor Worshipping Temple Carving began in 672, completed circa 672-675 AD Central Image = Vairocana Buddha (Jp. = Dainichi Nyorai) Seated atop lotus; 17 meters in height; limestone. Commissioned by Empress Wu Zetian, and reportedly made to resemble her facial features.

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