Narrative Integration
An In-Depth Exploration of the “Buddha Story Stele” in the Maiji Mountain Grottoes
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16901489 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Zejie Lin (0009-0006-2369-8298, Guangzhou University), Zhijun Li (0000-0002-2691-7672, Henan University), M Xie (0009-0007-3314-3453, Guangzhou University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 254 |
| Publication date | 2024-02-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel15030254 |
| OpenAlex | W4391955090 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 7 |
This research delves into the intricacies of the “Buddha Story Stele” in Cave 133 of the Maiji Mountain Grottoes, China, examining the sculptural combinations and conceptual nuances rooted in Buddhist culture from the 5th to the 6th centuries CE. The research focuses on discerning the identities of the “Two Adjacent-Seated Buddhas” and the Cross-Legged Bodhisattva carved on the stele, concurrently delving into the embedded symbolic significance within its structural composition. Our investigation posits that the upper, middle, and lower segments of the “Buddha Story Stele” respectively symbolize the post-Nirvana Dharmakāya Shakyamuni, the Bodhisattva Shakyamuni, and the Buddha Shakyamuni of Sumedha. Advancing scholarly discourse, it reevaluates the Cross-Legged Bodhisattva’s identity and the configuration of the “Two Adjacent-Seated Buddhas”, elucidating the interplay of imagery and conceptual themes. This study provides pivotal insights into the sculptural arrangement and religious thought transmission in the Maiji Mountain Grottoes, contributing significant academic and cultural value to preserve this unique heritage
Aesthetics · Ancient history · Archaeology · Art · Bodhisattva · Buddhism · Cultural heritage · Gautama Buddha · Literature · Narrative · Stele · Chinese history and philosophy · History · Japanese History and Culture
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |