What are the postures of the offering bodhisattvas in Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes?

The walls of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes are all murals and colored sculptures related to Buddhism. The solemn Buddha statues are flying in the sky, and the mysterious and solemn atmosphere is amazing. The most striking thing is a large number of exquisite mural art.

The sacrificial bodhisattva in Dunhuang murals is the same as that in Dunhuang murals, and this image can be seen everywhere in the caves of Beiliang. There are three postures when you are quiet: sitting, kneeling and kneeling.

The murals in Beiliang often hold flowers or utensils, and some put their hands together. There are also bodhisattvas who are painted to dance or play music. In short, they have different shapes and postures.

The posture of the Buddha in Cave 272 includes holding flowers, sitting or kneeling on the lotus platform, with bare hands, all of which show the warm scene of joy and excitement when listening to the Buddha's statement with dance. None of the 40 little bodhisattvas have the same dance steps, thus preserving 40 ancient dance steps.

Over time, the stains and lines on the characters have changed color, which makes them more rough and bold. These elegant offerings to bodhisattvas have aroused widespread speculation.