Taoism Collection

Taoist god painted on roof of City God Temple, Yueyuan, Shanghai, China
The City God Temple or Temple of the City Gods, officially the City Temple of Shanghai is a folk temple located in the old city of Shanghai, China

Dazu, Chongqing, China
Dazu rock carvings

Buddha
illustration of a Buddha statue meditating

Agni, the god of fire
illustration of a Agni, the god of fire

Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
In front of The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Framed by the south gate

Wall Art at Bao an Temple, Taipei, Taiwan
A shot of one of the paintings on the walls of the Bao an Temple in Taipai, Taiwan. The temple is one of the main tourist sights in the city

Tiger painting Han Jiang temple Georgetown Penang Malaysia
Tiger painting in Unesco Asia-Pacific Heritage Award Han Jiang temple (Teochew temple), Georgetown, Penang island, Malaysia, Asia

Chinese dragons painting Han Jiang temple Georgetown Penang Malaysia
Chinese dragons painting Han Jiang ancestral temple (Teochew temple), Georgetown, Penang island, Malaysia, Asia

Central courtyard Han Jiang temple Georgetown Penang Malaysia
Central courtyard Han Jiang temple with with painted shutters, Georgetown, Penang island, Malaysia, Asia

Han Jiang temple Georgetown Penang Malaysia
Place of worship in Han Jiang ancestral temple (Teochew temple) at Georgetown, Penang island, Malaysia, Asia

Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China

Dazu, Chongqing, China
Buddha, Dazu rock carvings. Beishan, Dazu, Chongqing, China

Dazu, Chongqing, China
Buddha, Dazu rock carvings. Beishan, Dazu, Chongqing, China

Dazu, Chongqing, China
Dazu rock carvings

Dazu, Chongqing, China
Foot, Dazu Rock Carvings

Dazu, Chongqing, China
Foot, Dazu Rock Carvings

Dazu, Chongqing, China
Dazu Rock Carvings, Chongqing, China

Dazu, Chongqing, China
Dazu rock carvings

Rock Carvings, Baoding Shan, Dazu Chongqing China
The Dazu Rock Carvings are a series of Chinese religious sculptures and carvings, dating back as far as the 7th century AD, depicting and influenced by Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist beliefs

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
One of the Three Worthies of Huayan, named Manjushri. A triad venerated by the Huayan (Jp. Kegon) School of Buddhism.The Dazu rock carvings, one of Chinas most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
One of the Three Worthies of Huayan, named, Vairocana, a triad venerated by theAHuayanA(Jp. Kegon) School of Buddhism.The Dazu rock carvings

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
Close-up of one of the Three Worthies of Huayan, named, Samantabhadra, a triad venerated by theAHuayanA(Jp. Kegon) School of Buddhism

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
One of the Three Worthies of Huayan, named, Manjushri, a triad venerated by theAHuayanA(Jp. Kegon) School of Buddhism

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
Two of the Three Worthies of Huayan, named, Manjushri and Vairocana, a triad venerated by theAHuayanA(Jp. Kegon) School of Buddhism.The Dazu rock carvings

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
Close-up of one of the Three Worthies of Huayan, named, Vairocana, a triad venerated by theAHuayanA(Jp. Kegon) School of Buddhism

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
Head of Buddha Parinirvana.A prominent carving in Baodingshan is the Reclining Buddha or Sleeping Buddha, which depicts Shakyamunis death and achievement of parinirvana

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
MahamayuriThe cult ofAMahamayuriAwas widespread in Sichuan, although this deity, the only femaleAVidyaraja, seems little-known outside of that area

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
A small section of the 1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara.In this stunning devotional relief, the thousand hands of Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), which give him the power to save sentient beings everywhere

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
Head of Buddha ParinirvanaA prominent carving in Baodingshan is the Reclining Buddha or Sleeping Buddha, which depicts Shakyamunis death and achievement of parinirvana

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
Parinirvana - carvings around the reclining Buddha. A prominent carving in Baodingshan is the Reclining Buddha or Sleeping Buddha, which depicts Shakyamunis death and achievement of parinirvana

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
Parinirvanaplatform above the reclining Buddha also known as the sleeping Buddha. The platform supports effigies of the Buddhas relatives

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
This relief illustrates the Oxherding Parable, an analogy of the process of bringing the seekers mind to a state of enlightenment

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
These carvings are know as Parents Bestowing Kindness on Their Children

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
This carving is part of the Ox herding parable, where the herdsman stands away from his ox, as he no longer needs to supervise the animal

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
Part of the Ox herding parable. In this Scene two hersdmen relax by a pond and enjoy the beauty of nature (represented by a crane) while one of them plays a flute

Rock Carvings, Baodingshan, Dazu, China
Close-up of the carving knows as Shakyamuni Repays His Parents Kindness.The colossal statue of Shakyamuni, overlooks a relief that illustrates twelve instances of Buddhist filial piety

Rock Carvings, Beishan, Dazu, Chongqing, China
The Dazu Rock Carvings are a series of Chinese religious sculptures and carvings, dating back as far as the 7th century AD, depicting and influenced by Buddhist

Chinese Joss House
Worshippers at a Chinese Joss House, circa 1845. Published by Longman, London, 1848. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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