West Side. Longmen Caves. Fengxian Temple at center.West Side. Longmen Caves. Fengxian Temple at center. West Side. Longmen Caves. Fengxian Temple at center.West Side. Longmen Caves. Fengxian Temple at center. West Side. Longmen Caves. Fengxian Temple at center.West Side. Longmen Caves. Fengxian Temple at center. West Side. Longmen Caves. Fengxian Temple at center.West Side. Longmen Caves. Fengxian Temple at center. East Side of the Longmen Caves of China.East Side of the Longmen Caves of China. Binyang North Cave #104, Tang Dynasty 650 - 683 AD.Binyang North Cave #104, Tang Dynasty 650 - 683 AD. Binyang North Cave #104, Tang Dynasty 650 - 683 AD.Binyang North Cave #104, Tang Dynasty 650 - 683 AD. Binyang North Cave #104, Tang Dynasty 650 - 683 AD, Buddha and attendantsBinyang North Cave #104, Tang Dynasty 650 - 683 AD,
Buddha and attendants Binyang North Cave #104, Tang era, Healing or Medicine Buddha (Jp. = Yakushi Nyorai).Binyang North Cave #104, Tang era, Healing or Medicine Buddha (Jp. = Yakushi Nyorai). Binyang North Cave #104, Tang, Medicine Buddha (Jp. = Yakushi Nyorai).Binyang North Cave #104, Tang, Medicine Buddha (Jp. = Yakushi Nyorai). Vajrapani (Jp. = NIO). Tang Dynasty. Close to Binyang Middle Cave #140).Vajrapani (Jp. = NIO). Tang Dynasty. Close to Binyang Middle Cave #140). Vajrapani (Jp. = NIO). Tang Dynasty. Close to Binyang Middle Cave #140).Vajrapani (Jp. = NIO). Tang Dynasty. Close to Binyang Middle Cave #140). Qianxi Temple or Hidden Stream Temple, Cave 20, Tang Dynasty 650 to 683 AD.Qianxi Temple or Hidden Stream Temple, Cave 20, Tang Dynasty 650 to 683 AD. Hidden Stream Temple, Tang Dynasty, Sakyamuni (Historical Buddha) and two disciples.Hidden Stream Temple, Tang Dynasty, Sakyamuni (Historical Buddha) and two disciples. Qianxi Temple, Historical Buddha & two disciples. Schumacher in foreground.Qianxi Temple, Historical Buddha & two disciples. Schumacher in foreground. Near Hidden Stream Temple, Tang Dynasty 650 to 683 AD Near Hidden Stream Temple, Tang Dynasty 650 to 683 AD Qianxi Temple. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ), Tang Dynasty 650 to 683 AD.Qianxi Temple. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ), Tang Dynasty 650 to 683 AD. Qianxi Temple. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ), Tang Dynasty 650 to 683 AD.Qianxi Temple. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ), Tang Dynasty 650 to 683 AD. Qianxi Temple. Two Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ), Tang Dynasty 650 to 683 ADQianxi Temple. Two Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ), Tang Dynasty 650 to 683 AD Binyang Middle Caves, carved between 500 to 523 ADBinyang Middle Caves, carved between 500 to 523 AD Binyang Middle, Cave #140, Pieces carved between 500 - 523 AD.Binyang Middle, Cave #140, Pieces carved between 500 - 523 AD. Cave #140, carved btw 500 to 523 AD, Medicine Buddha (Yakushi Nyorai) & attendants.Cave #140, carved btw 500 to 523 AD, Medicine Buddha (Yakushi Nyorai) & attendants. Binyang Middle. Cave #140, Bodhisattva (larger image) and attendant.Binyang Middle. Cave #140, Bodhisattva (larger image) and attendant. Cave #140, carved between 500 to 523 AD Bodhisattva (largest image).Cave #140, carved between 500 to 523 AD
Bodhisattva (largest image). Binyang Middle, Cave #140, carved between 500 to 523 ADBinyang Middle, Cave #140, carved between 500 to 523 AD Near Binyang Middle, Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ), carved between 500 to 523 AD.Near Binyang Middle, Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ), carved between 500 to 523 AD. Near Binyang Middle, Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ), carved between 500 to 523 AD.Near Binyang Middle, Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ), carved between 500 to 523 AD. Jingshan Temple 敬善寺, Near Binyang Caves, 656 - 663 AD. Two Vajrapani (NIŌ).Jingshan Temple 敬善寺, Near Binyang Caves, 656 - 663 AD. Two Vajrapani (NIŌ). Jingshan Temple 敬善寺, Near Binyang Caves, 656 - 663 AD. Vajrapani (NIŌ).Jingshan Temple 敬善寺, Near Binyang Caves, 656 - 663 AD. Vajrapani (NIŌ). Jingshan Temple 敬善寺, Near Binyang Caves, 656 - 663 AD. Vajrapani (NIŌ).Jingshan Temple 敬善寺, Near Binyang Caves, 656 - 663 AD. Vajrapani (NIŌ). Jingshan Temple 敬善寺, Near Binyang Caves, 656 - 663 AD. Vajrapani and Bodhisattva.Jingshan Temple 敬善寺, Near Binyang Caves, 656 - 663 AD. Vajrapani and Bodhisattva. Niche carving, near Binyang Middle Caves, carved between 500 to 523 AD.Niche carving, near Binyang Middle Caves, carved between 500 to 523 AD. Niche carving, near Binyang Middle Caves, carved between 500 to 523 AD.Niche carving, near Binyang Middle Caves, carved between 500 to 523 AD. Binyang Middle Caves, 500 to 523 AD. Multiple miniature Buddha carved in wall face.Binyang Middle Caves, 500 to 523 AD. Multiple miniature Buddha carved in wall face. Near Binyang Middle Caves. 500-523 AD. Heavenly king atop evil creature.Near Binyang Middle Caves. 500-523 AD. Heavenly king atop evil creature. Near Binyang Middle Caves. Wall scene, carved between 500 to 523 AD.Near Binyang Middle Caves. Wall scene, carved between 500 to 523 AD. Near Binyang Middle Caves. 500-523AD. Buddha in central position. See prior photo for closeup of side wall.Near Binyang Middle Caves. 500-523AD. Buddha in central position. See prior photo for closeup of side wall. Binyang Middle Caves #140. 500-523AD. Historical Buddha surrounded by two disciples and two Bodhisattva.Binyang Middle Caves #140. 500-523AD. Historical Buddha surrounded by two disciples and two Bodhisattva. Binyang Middle Caves 140. Shows right wall as visitors look inside cave (see prior photo).Binyang Middle Caves 140. Shows right wall as visitors look inside cave (see prior photo). Binyang Middle Caves 140. Shows right wall as visitors look inside cave (see prior photos).Binyang Middle Caves 140. Shows right wall as visitors look inside cave (see prior photos). Moya Three Buddha Niche 摩崖三佛, aka Trikala Buddha (Three Buddha) Grottoe, Tang Dynasty carvings.Moya Three Buddha Niche 摩崖三佛, aka Trikala Buddha (Three Buddha) Grottoe, Tang Dynasty carvings. Moya Three Buddha Niche 摩崖三佛, aka Trikala Buddha (Three Buddha) Grottoe, Tang Dynasty carvings.Moya Three Buddha Niche 摩崖三佛, aka Trikala Buddha (Three Buddha) Grottoe, Tang Dynasty carvings. Moya Three Buddha Niche 摩崖三佛, aka Trikala Buddha (Three Buddha) Grottoe, Tang Dynasty carvings.Moya Three Buddha Niche 摩崖三佛, aka Trikala Buddha (Three Buddha) Grottoe, Tang Dynasty carvings. Fengxian Temple 奉先寺, or Ancestor Worshipping Temple, Grottoe #1280, carvings began in 672, completed circa 672-675. Longmen's most impressive carvings.Fengxian Temple 奉先寺, or Ancestor Worshipping Temple, Grottoe #1280, carvings began in 672, completed circa 672-675. Longmen's most impressive carvings. Grottoe #1280, Fengxian Temple 奉先寺. Carving began in 672, ended circa 672-675. Central Image = Vairocana Buddha (Jp. = Dainichi Nyorai).Grottoe #1280, Fengxian Temple 奉先寺. Carving began in 672, ended circa 672-675. Central Image = Vairocana Buddha (Jp. = Dainichi Nyorai). Vairocana (Jp. = Dainichi Nyorai). 17 meters high; limestone. Commissioned by Empress Wu Zetian; said to to resemble her facial features.Vairocana (Jp. = Dainichi Nyorai). 17 meters high; limestone. Commissioned by Empress Wu Zetian; said to to resemble her facial features. Another view of Vairocana (Jp. = Dainichi Nyorai) at Fengxian Temple 奉先寺. 17 meters in height; limestone.Another view of Vairocana (Jp. = Dainichi Nyorai) at Fengxian Temple 奉先寺. 17 meters in height; limestone. Another view of Vairocana (Jp. = Dainichi Nyorai) at Fengxian Temple 奉先寺. 17 meters in height; limestone.Another view of Vairocana (Jp. = Dainichi Nyorai) at Fengxian Temple 奉先寺. 17 meters in height; limestone. Disciples Kasyapa (on left) and Ananda (on right, followed by Bodhisattvas Manjusri (L) and Samantabhadra (R). Outer court depicts two Heavenly Kings and two Vajrapani (Niō).Disciples Kasyapa (on left) and Ananda (on right, followed by Bodhisattvas Manjusri (L) and Samantabhadra (R). Outer court depicts two Heavenly Kings and two Vajrapani (Niō). 1. Central Image = Vairocana Buddha (Dainichi Nyorai); 2. Samantabhadra Bodhisattva (Fugen); 3. Tamonten (Bishamonten); 4. Vajrapani (Niō).1. Central Image = Vairocana Buddha (Dainichi Nyorai); 2. Samantabhadra Bodhisattva (Fugen); 3. Tamonten (Bishamonten); 4. Vajrapani (Niō). 1. Samantabhadra (Fugen) Bodhisattva; 2. Tamonten (Bishamonten), one of Four Heavenly Kings; 3. Vajrapani (Niō)1. Samantabhadra (Fugen) Bodhisattva; 2. Tamonten (Bishamonten), one of Four Heavenly Kings;
3. Vajrapani (Niō) L. Tamonten (J = Bishamonten), one of Four Heavenly Kings, standing atop demon and holding pagoda; R. Vajrapani (Jp. = Niō)L. Tamonten (J = Bishamonten), one of Four Heavenly Kings, standing atop demon and holding pagoda;
R. Vajrapani (Jp. = Niō) Tamonten (aka Bishamonten), one of Four Heavenly Kings, standing atop evil creature known as Jaki in Japan.Tamonten (aka Bishamonten), one of Four Heavenly Kings,
standing atop evil creature known as Jaki in Japan. Evil creature known as JAKI in Japan.Evil creature known as JAKI in Japan. Far Left = Manjusri (Jp. Monju) Bodhisattva with crown, Middle = Buddha's disciple Ananda (the younger); main statue Vairocana Buddha (Dainichi Nyorai).Far Left = Manjusri (Jp. Monju) Bodhisattva with crown, Middle = Buddha's disciple Ananda (the younger); main statue Vairocana Buddha (Dainichi Nyorai). L = Manjusri (Jp. = Monju) Bodhisattva wearing crown; R = Buddha's disciple Ananda (the younger).L = Manjusri (Jp. = Monju) Bodhisattva wearing crown; R = Buddha's disciple Ananda (the younger). L = Manjusri (Jp. = Monju) Bodhisattva wearing crown; R = Buddha's disciple Ananda (the younger).L = Manjusri (Jp. = Monju) Bodhisattva wearing crown; R = Buddha's disciple Ananda (the younger). Closeup = Manjusri (Jp. Monju) Bodhisattva.Closeup = Manjusri (Jp. Monju) Bodhisattva. Closeup = Manjusri (Jp. Monju) Bodhisattva.Closeup = Manjusri (Jp. Monju) Bodhisattva. Samantabhadra Bodhisattva (Fugen Bosatsu).Samantabhadra Bodhisattva (Fugen Bosatsu). L to R. 1. Vajrapani (Niō); 2. One of the Four Heavenly Kings; 3. Manjusri (Monju) Bodhisattva; 4. Buddha's disciple Ananda.L to R. 1. Vajrapani (Niō); 2. One of the Four Heavenly Kings; 3. Manjusri (Monju) Bodhisattva; 4. Buddha's disciple Ananda. L = Vajrapani (Jp. = Niō); R = One of Four Heavenly Kings standing atop evil creature known in Japan as Jaki. L = Vajrapani (Jp. = Niō); R = One of Four Heavenly Kings standing atop evil creature known in Japan as Jaki.

 Yaofang Dong 葯方洞 or Medical Prescription Cave (#1381), 5th & 6th centuries AD; cave walls carved with details on 100+ cures for earthly sicknesses.Yaofang Dong 葯方洞 or Medical Prescription Cave (#1381), 5th & 6th centuries AD; cave walls carved with details on 100+ cures for earthly sicknesses. Yaofang Dong 葯方洞 or Medical Prescription Cave (#1381). Two Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ) guarding entrance to cave, 5th & 6th centuries AD.Yaofang Dong 葯方洞 or Medical Prescription Cave (#1381). Two Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ) guarding entrance to cave, 5th & 6th centuries AD. Guyang Grotto 古阳洞 (#1443). Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD; the oldest cave at Longmen.Guyang Grotto 古阳洞 (#1443). Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD; the oldest cave at Longmen. Guyang Grotto 古阳洞 (#1443). Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD; the oldest cave at Longmen.Guyang Grotto 古阳洞 (#1443). Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD; the oldest cave at Longmen. Near Guyang Grotto 古阳洞 (#1443). Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD; the oldest cave at Longmen.Near Guyang Grotto 古阳洞 (#1443). Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD; the oldest cave at Longmen. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ) near Guyang Grotto 古阳洞 (#1443). Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD; the oldest cave at Longmen.Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ) near Guyang Grotto 古阳洞 (#1443). Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD; the oldest cave at Longmen. Bodhisattva Head. Near Guyang Grotto 古阳洞 (#1443). Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD; the oldest cave at Longmen.Bodhisattva Head. Near Guyang Grotto 古阳洞 (#1443). Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD; the oldest cave at Longmen. HuangfuHuangfu Huangfu Cave 皇甫公窟 (Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD).Huangfu Cave 皇甫公窟 (Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD). Near Huangfu Cave 皇甫公窟 (Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD).Near Huangfu Cave 皇甫公窟 (Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD). Huangfu Cave 皇甫公窟 (Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD).Huangfu Cave 皇甫公窟 (Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD). Huangfu Cave 皇甫公窟 (Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD).Huangfu Cave 皇甫公窟 (Northern Wei Dynasty 386-534 AD). Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD.Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ).Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ). Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ).Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ). Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ).Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ). Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ).Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ). Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ).Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ). Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ).Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ). Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD.Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD.Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD.Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD.Leigutai Caves 擂鼓台. Also called Dawanwufo-dong 大万伍佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Door Design. Longmen Grottoes in China.Door Design. Longmen Grottoes in China. Wanfo Caves. Cave of 10,000 Buddha 万佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD.Wanfo Caves. Cave of 10,000 Buddha 万佛洞, Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Cave of 10,000 Buddha 万佛洞. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ), Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD.Cave of 10,000 Buddha 万佛洞. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ), Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Cave of 10,000 Buddha 万佛洞. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ), Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD.Cave of 10,000 Buddha 万佛洞. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ), Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Cave of 10,000 Buddha 万佛洞. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ), Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD.Cave of 10,000 Buddha 万佛洞. Vajrapani (Jp. = NIŌ), Tang Dynasty 618-907 AD. Lianhua, Lotus Flower Cave 蓮花洞. Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534 AD).Lianhua, Lotus Flower Cave 蓮花洞. Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534 AD). Lianhua Lotus Flower Cave 蓮花洞), Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534 AD).Lianhua Lotus Flower Cave 蓮花洞), Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534 AD). Lianhua Lotus Flower Cave 蓮花洞), Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534 AD).Lianhua Lotus Flower Cave 蓮花洞), Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534 AD). Lianhua Lotus Flower Cave 蓮花洞), Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534 AD).Lianhua Lotus Flower Cave 蓮花洞), Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534 AD). Lianhua Lotus Flower Cave 蓮花洞), Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534 AD).Lianhua Lotus Flower Cave 蓮花洞), Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534 AD). Lianhua Lotus Flower Cave 蓮花洞), Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534 AD).Lianhua Lotus Flower Cave 蓮花洞), Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534 AD). Lianhua Lotus Flower Cave 蓮花洞), Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534 AD).Lianhua Lotus Flower Cave 蓮花洞), Northern Wei Dynasty (386 - 534 AD). Xiangshan Temple, Longmen Caves, China.Xiangshan Temple, Longmen Caves, China. Xiangshan Temple, Patriarch 1.Xiangshan Temple, Patriarch 1. Xiangshan Temple, Patriarch 2.Xiangshan Temple, Patriarch 2. Xiangshan Temple, Patriarch 3.Xiangshan Temple, Patriarch 3. Xiangshan Temple, Patriarch 4.Xiangshan Temple, Patriarch 4. Xiangshan Temple, Patriarch 5.Xiangshan Temple, Patriarch 5. Xiangshan Temple, Dragon Fountain, Longmen Grottoes.Xiangshan Temple, Dragon Fountain, Longmen Grottoes. Stolen Art. As written by the authorities at Longmen.Stolen Art. As written by the authorities at Longmen. Stolen Art. As written by the authorities at Longmen.Stolen Art. As written by the authorities at Longmen. Stolen Art. As written by the authorities at Longmen.Stolen Art. As written by the authorities at Longmen. Cave Temple History. Page One. Above text by authorities managing the Longmen Grottoes.Cave Temple History. Page One. Above text by authorities managing the Longmen Grottoes. Cave Temple History. Page Two. Above text by authorities managing the Longmen Grottoes.Cave Temple History. Page Two. Above text by authorities managing the Longmen Grottoes. Cave Temple History, Page Three. Above text by authorities managing the Longmen Grottoes. End Slideshow.Cave Temple History, Page Three. Above text by authorities managing the Longmen Grottoes. End Slideshow.