How to worship to make it happen at Khao Long Men

In Longmen – Kunming, there are pavilions, temples, statues of deities and Buddhas, and sacred objects scattered along the cliffs and rock caves carved by the Chinese during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

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Important deities and statues found at Longmen, Kunming
1. Buddha statues (佛像)
• There are numerous seated and standing Buddha statues in the caves carved into the cliffs.
• Most are local Chinese Buddhist sculptures. (Ming-Qing Art)
2. Taoist Deity (Sanqing Pavilion)
• Because the mountain has a pavilion called "Sanqing Pavilion" (三清阁),
• Statues of the Three Pure Deities (Sanqing Pavilion) are found:
• Yuanshi Tianjun (元始天尊)
• Lingbao Dinjun (灵宝天尊)
• Taishang Laojun (太上老君 or Laozi)
3. Dragon God / Stone Dragon (龙雕像)
• "Longmen" literally means "Dragon Gate."
• Therefore, there are many dragon carvings. Some caves feature double dragons.
4. Stone Gates + Engraved Characters (石刻碑文)
• Ancient Chinese characters, prayers, and proverbs related to Buddhism and Taoism are inscribed on these tablets.
• Many are carved at the entrance of caves or in the passageways.
5. Guardian Deities (守护神像)
• Some stone statues of gatekeepers and warrior deities (武神) have been found.
• They resemble the "door guardians" in Chinese temples.
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Post by Porpapaido | Sep 30, 2025