Located in the water curtain cave grotto in the Luban Gorge of 25 kilometers in Wushan County, it is hidden in the flowers and greenery, quiet and serene, excavated on the cliff in the canyon, the ancient craftsmen and craftsmen make use of the natural rock mass structure, adapt measures to local conditions, carry out a large area of cave building statue, mud painting after a little leveling, the techniques are diverse, the subject matter is rich, the level of craftsmanship is extremely high, and it is very appreciated and studied value. From it, you can appreciate the extraordinary wisdom of the ancients thousands of years ago, and feel the powerful life force that has been passed down to this day.
The statue technique in the water curtain cave group is concise and concise, bold and round, reflecting a noble and solemn temperament and charm, with distinctive characteristics of the times, showing multicultural exchanges.
Among them, the No. 16 wall of Lashao Temple is a heavy painting of the Song Dynasty, colorful, the scene is grand, it is drawn with reference to the description of the Pure Land world, in the meantime the main Buddha sits on the square platform, the foot steps on the round lotus platform, the Buddha next to the Bodhisattva, the wrestler, the protector of the Heavenly King, the donor, etc., are arranged in turn, fly to the sky and ride the clouds, and the squatting lion looks up at the Buddha from the side. In the Pure Land world, the Seven Treasures are paved with great magnificence, the birds are singing and the fragrance is overflowing, the whole year is like spring, there are incense burners, railings, small bridges and the eight meritorious water under the bridge, the Bodhi trees on the shore of the pond, the lotus platform and the lotus pond are dotted in the meantime, and when the Seven Treasures Forest is breezy, the music is wonderful. The picture is rich in layers, showing the beauty of the Pure Land world.
The most surprising thing is that the animal image is painted on the upper right side of the picture - the golden-winged bird, which appears in the image of a bird with a human face and a bird's body, with its wings spread out and a grim expression. The golden-winged bird, that is, Garuda, as a pure heart and a powerful force, perfectly combines the protector god to appear on the outermost side of the Pure Land Mural, guarding a harmonious and stable life with the power of justice, which is a portrayal of the public's beautiful vision of real life, and the beauty of the heart's yearning, integrated into the art painting, in the form of a mural to show the reality of the times when the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the prosperity of the times.
The memory of the water curtain cave for thousands of years is preserved and the beautiful natural scenery echoes each other, the Danxia Qi Peak is orderly, as if wandering in the red stone forest, the mountains are full of green, a hundred flowers are blooming, the birds are happily singing beautiful songs, flying up and down on the branches, showing their talents with moving dance postures, dancing the dance of spring; The lilacs are swaying and swaying lightly in the spring breeze, like a girl's light song and dance, which is moving. Smelling the fragrance of flowers and listening to the singing of birds gives people a feeling of relaxation and happiness, and brings hope and beauty, upward strength and confidence.
The natural landscape and the cultural landscape complement each other, showing the broad mind and feelings of the Water Curtain Cave Grottoes, and together constitute the strong color of this beautiful and harmonious era, and at the same time, inspire the younger generation to work hard and move forward bravely, and unite and struggle for the comprehensive construction of a modern socialist country and the comprehensive promotion of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Source: Wushan Cultural Tourism