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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 16 MIN

Yungang’s Five Caves: The Intersection of Faith, Power, and Survival

from The Context · host NewsChina

Today, we’ll talk about how five monumental Buddha statues modeled after Northern Wei emperors were created to protect Buddhism during times of persecution and ensure the dynasty’s legacy endured well into the future.

Today, we’ll talk about how five monumental Buddha statues modeled after Northern Wei emperors were created to protect Buddhism during times of persecution and ensure the dynasty’s legacy endured well into the future.

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