Grand Dance Poem Dunhuang Reflections
Dance
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Buddhism was introduced into China around 2,000 years ago from ancient India. Occupying a military strategic location in the Hexi Corridor of the Silk Road, the Dunhuang grottoes were situated in one of the busiest ancient trade routes and had become a key area for the transmission of Buddhism. Dunhuang Reflections employs contemporary perspectives to portray the classic elegance and aesthetics of Dunhuang in dance, exemplifying compassion for humanity and philosophical explorations of the mysteries of the universe. In search of enlightenment, Monk Yuanyi contemplates according to the 16 contemplations of Amitayurdhyana Sutra on the Western Paradise. The paintings of Buddhas and Budhisattvas on the wall murals have been darkened by oxidation of centuries passed. Located facing the Gobi Desert, patrons of the Buddhist grottoes pray for blessing before the dangerous journey. New ghosts are anxious for the Buddha’s acceptance. Monk Yuanyi finally comprehends the void nature of the changing world and that the glory of the Western Paradise is but a fleeting vision in his mind. The Monk sacrifices himself to restore the eternal purity of Dunhuang.
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