A Study on the Patterns and Techniques of the Tang Dynasty Buddhist Banners

摘要

A Buddhist banner is not only an offering to Buddha and Bodhisattvas, but also an ornament in Buddhist rites. Through its use and dissemination, it has gradually developed into a relatively fixed form and us-age. Now most Buddhist banners surviving today are either from the Library Cave at Dunhuang or monastic heirlooms in Japan. In addition, the murals of the Dunhuang caves and the silk paintings from the Library Cave inform the shape, color and function of Buddhist banners. Based on these specific objects, images and written records, this paper attempts to discuss the origin, shape, pattern and techniques of Buddhist banners, and thus demonstrate their art and technological features.

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