First up - The Dazu Grotto between Chengdu and Chongqing
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"The carvings are chiefly about reincarnations of the Sutra.
In each niche are groups of sculptures with Buddhist inscriptions,
tenets, or eulogies, telling serial stories from the Sutra, just like
scrolls of ancient picture books. The grottoes at the Precious Crown
Hill are characterized by their distinct national style, local themes,
and secularized renditions. These features make the grottoes a treasure
house of grotto art in China".
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