Name: Zhihua Temple mural showcases the artistry of ancient China
Uploaded: 2026-07-08T16:18:33+08:00
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Description: A remarkable Ming Dynasty mural is one of the highlights of the Zhihua Temple in Beijing.

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A remarkable Ming Dynasty mural is one of the highlights of the Zhihua Temple in Beijing.

Titled Ksitigarbha Expounding the Dharma, the mural depicts Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva seated atop a mythical creature, flanked by two attendants and the Ten Kings of the Underworld. Decorative cloud motifs adorn the upper portion of the composition.

The "Ksitigarbha Expounding the Dharma" mural is seen at the Zhihua Temple in Beijing. /CGTN

Painted on a wooden panel wall, the mural measures around 4.7 meters wide by 3 meters high. Distinguished by its balanced composition, refined brushwork, accomplished technique and sophisticated use of color, it is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Ming Dynasty wall painting.

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