Buddhist Art

🔴 Buddhist art exhibition at Gansu Provincial Museum 🌟Highlights: 📍Buddhism was introduced to China during the Eastern Han dynasty. Gansu, as a key point on the Silk Road, was one of the important routes for the eastward spread of Buddhism. As early as the Eastern Han dynasty, Buddhism had already been introduced to Gansu and gradually spread in the following years. During the Sixteen Kingdoms period, Gansu was ruled or partially ruled by Former Liang, Later Liang, Northern Liang, Southern Liang, Western Liang, Former Qin, Later Qin, and Western Qin. Most of these rulers revered Buddhism, and they built caves and statues, constructed temples and pagodas, and translated Buddhist scriptures. Especially during the Western Qin and Northern Liang periods, Buddhism developed greatly in Gansu. ⭕️Buddhism spread early in Gansu, and Buddhist relics can be found throughout the province. In the history of the spread of Buddhism, the process of Sinicization of Buddhism began in Gansu, where it was preserved and gradually influenced the Central Plains. ✒️① "Solemn and Wonderful: Buddhist Art in Gansu" is a permanent exhibition at Gansu Provincial Museum, featuring more than 100 pieces (sets) of Buddhist artifacts, dating from the Sixteen Kingdoms to the Ming and Qing dynasties, spanning nearly 1,700 years, and providing a comprehensive introduction to Buddhist culture in Gansu. ② This exhibition bears witness to the development of Buddhism in China and carries the devotion and prayers of countless believers. Whether you are a believer or a history enthusiast, you will be moved and amazed by the timelessness of the exhibition. ③ Stroll through the exhibition hall, experience the profoundness of Buddhist culture, appreciate the magical charm of Buddhist rituals, and purify and elevate your soul. Here, you will find inner peace and strength, rediscover yourself, and rediscover the beauty of life. 📍Address: Gansu Provincial Museum No. 3 Xijin Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou, Gansu Province 🕙Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00–17:00 (last admission at 16:30); closed on Mondays (except for national holidays) 🌈Ticket price Free admission. Transportation 🚃Bus: Take bus No. 1, 18, 31, 50, 53, 58, 77, 106, 127 (branch line), 129, 137, 302, or 311 to Qilihe Bridge Station, and walk to the museum. 🚝Subway: Take Metro Line 1 to Qilihe Station, exit from Exit C, and walk 500 meters west to the museum.