On the Content of Changing Paintings in the Murals of Mogao Grottoes

Mogao Grottoes is an ancient Buddhist art site, located in Dunhuang City, Gansu Province, China, which is famous for its rich and varied murals. Among them, repainting is an important content in the murals of Mogao Grottoes, which mainly depicts stories and scenes in Buddhist classics. The following is the specific content of some changes:

1. Buddha's life story: The key moments of Buddha's becoming a monk, practicing, enlightenment and spreading the Dharma are often depicted in paintings. For example, describing the Buddha's enlightenment under the bodhi tree shows that he has reached the realm of enlightenment and wisdom.

2. Stories in Buddhist scriptures: The painting change also depicts various stories and fables in Buddhist scriptures. These stories usually contain teaching and moral principles about life. For example, it depicts the story of "Fa Yu" in Hokkekyo, implying that the teachings of the Buddha are like wet rain falling on the earth.

3. Buddhists' road to practice: The changed paintings show various scenes and realms of Buddhists on the road to practice. These paintings show Buddhist virtues such as asceticism, patience and compassion, and encourage believers to pursue the right path and improve their self-cultivation.

4. Illustration of Buddhist teachings: The changed painting presents Buddhist teachings in a vivid way through images. For example, by describing the concepts of karma and the six divisions in the wheel of karma, we can help believers understand the core teachings of Buddhism.

As an important part of the murals in the Mogao Grottoes, painting change is not only of artistic value, but also an important way to understand Buddhist teachings and history and culture. Through these pictures, people can feel the wisdom of Buddhism and think about life, and realize the profoundness of Buddhism.