Brief Description
"Situated at a strategic point along the Silk Route, at the crossroads of trade as well as religious, cultural and intellectual influences, the 492 cells and cave sanctuaries in Mogao are famous for their statues and wall paintings, spanning 1,000 years of Buddhist art."莫高窟
"莫高窟地处丝绸之路的一个战略要点。它不仅是东西方贸易的中转站，同时也是宗教、文化和知识的交汇处。莫高窟的492个小石窟和洞穴庙宇，以其雕像和壁画闻名于世，展示了延续千年的佛教艺术。"
Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/440
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This is a set of 4 postage prepaid cards issued by Hong Kong Post showing "Imprints of Buddhism to the East - Murals from Dunhuan". Cancellation on first day of issue to commemorate Buddha's birthday.
Preaching Buddhism to Mother before Attaining Nirvana
Portrait of Kasyapa Buddha in Niutoushan, Khotan
Emperor Wendi of Sui Dynasty Receiving Dharma Master Tanyan
Divine Manifestation at Wutaishan
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