In 366 AD, a monk came here. His name is Lezun, he is pure and quiet, and he is wandering in the fields with a handful of things in his hand. It's already night here, and he wants to find a place to live. Looking around at the summit, I suddenly saw a strange sight: three dangerous mountains were glittering and towering like a thousand buddhas dancing. Is it the sunset glow? No, the sunset glow is in the west, corresponding to the golden light of Sanwei Mountain.
There are many explanations for the trace of the golden light of the three risks, so I don't want to discuss it here. Anyway, Monk Le Zun was very excited. He stood stupefied, with golden light burning in front of him and colorful sunset clouds behind him. His whole body was red, and Zhang Xi in his hand became crystal clear. He stood stupefied, there was no sound between heaven and earth, only the overflow of light and the shadow of color. He realized something, put Zhang Xi on the ground and knelt down solemnly. Qingyin vowed to be widely given alms from now on, and built a grotto here to make it a real holy place. After the monk made his wish, the flames on both sides were black, and the color of the screen wind pressed on the vast sand surface.
4. Soon, the first grotto of Monk Lezun was started. At the time of alms, he widely publicized his adventures, and believers from far and near came to the scenic spot to worship. With the growth of age, new caves have been excavated one after another, from princes to civilians, or individually or jointly, all my beliefs and prayers have been chiseled into this steep slope. Since then, the history of this mountain has been inseparable from the tinkling of craftsmen's axes.
There are many real artists lurking among craftsmen. The legacy of the previous generation of artists silently nourished the artists of future generations. As a result, this steep slope in the depths of the desert has absorbed unlimited talents, and the ethereal stands bulging and becomes mysterious and serene.
6. It is far from any densely populated city. In the foreseeable future, it can only be like this. Be reserved because of beauty, but far away because of wealth. It insists that every pilgrim should make a long journey in return.
7. It was just after the Mid-Autumn Festival when I came, but the north wind roared. Along the way, I saw a foreigner with a red nose asking for directions. They don't understand Chinese, just shouting "Mogao! Mogao! " The tone is mellow, such as calling for relatives. Domestic tourists are more crowded. When the museum closed at night, there were a group of newly arrived tourists begging the doorman to open the door.
8. I stayed in the Mogao Grottoes for a few days. The first day at dusk, all the tourists left, and I wandered back and forth along the foot of the Mogao Grottoes. It is difficult to try to sort out the feelings of watching during the day; I have to rethink this hillside. What kind of existence is it?
9. Compared with the Egyptian pyramids, the Indian Yamazaki Tower and the ruins of the Colosseum in ancient Rome, many cultural relics in China often have historical layers. The remains of other countries are generally built first, prosperous for a period of time, and then preserved in the form of pure remains for people to see. The Great Wall in China is not like this. It is always built and expanded from generation to generation. As a kind of space winding, the Great Wall closely corresponds to the winding of time. China has a long history, too many wars and too many sufferings. No pure relic can be preserved for a long time unless it is hidden underground, in a grave and in a secret place that is not noticed by ordinary people. Epang Palace was burnt down, Wang Teng Pavilion collapsed, and Yellow Crane Tower was newly rebuilt. Dujiangyan in Chengdu can be preserved for a long time because it has always played a water conservancy function. Therefore, the historical sites that have flourished so far always have an endless unique talent.
10, the place where the Mogao Grottoes can be proud of foreign monuments lies in its 1000 years of accumulation. Looking at the Mogao Grottoes is not about specimens that have been dead for a thousand years, but about life that has lived for a thousand years. What a magnificent life it is to live to be a thousand years old, with smooth blood flow and even breathing! Generations of artists came to us, and every artist was involved in a noisy background, where a parade spanning thousands of years was held. Complex clothes make us see things in a blur, and the standard sound makes our ears roar. In other places, you can bend down to play with a piece of gravel and a ridge of soil, but not here at all. You, too, were wrapped and staggered until you were melted by the torrent of history. Here, a person's senses are not enough, so just give up on yourself and let countless pairs of artistic giants crush you into dust.
1 1. So, at this moment of dusk, I can't help wandering at the foot of the mountain and finding myself bit by bit. It must be a shock. The evening breeze began, mixed with fine sand, and my cheeks ached. The moon in the desert is also very cold. There is a flowing spring at the foot of the mountain, gurgling with sound. Listen up. Finally, my thinking is a little clear.
12, I still can't remember what I saw during the day. I only remember that the first thing I saw was a strong blue-brown water flow, which should be the remains of the Northern Wei Dynasty. The color is calm as three-dimensional, and the brushwork is heroic as a halberd. At that time, wars were frequent, and many brave men in the north galloped on the battlefield. Toughness and suffering merge and flow to the cave walls of grottoes. While the craftsmen were painting in this cave, Tao Yuanming in the south was drinking in a broken house. I don't know what kind of wine Tao Yuanming is drinking. There is no doubt that the spirit is wandering here, and there is no fragrant smell. It's just a kind of power, a powerful energy that can make people draw their swords crazily. It's a little cold, a little wild and even a little cruel here; The color flow began to be carefree and soft, which must be after Emperor Wen unified China. Clothes and patterns have become gorgeous, with fragrance, warmth and laughter.
13, this is natural. Emperor Yang Di is happily sitting on a royal yacht and heading south. The newly-built canal is rippling with blue waves, attracting rare flowers in Yangzhou. Emperor Yang Di is so fierce that craftsmen can't keep up with his laughter, but they have become atmospheric and fine, which indicates that their men will pour out more amazing things; The color flow suddenly whirled and surged, of course in the Tang Dynasty. All the colors in the world are sprayed out, but they are not wild at all, and they blend smoothly into the fine and smooth lines, turning into a magnificent symphony. Here is no longer just the temperature in early spring, but the spring breeze is mighty, everything wakes up, and every muscle of people wants to jump.
14, even the birds are singing and dancing here, and even the flowers are wrapped in patterns, cheering for the world. The sculptures here have pulse and breath, full of laughter and anger that will last for thousands of years. You can't see every scenery here with both eyes, and every corner is enough for you to stay for a long time. There is no repetition here, and true happiness never repeats. There is no stereotype here, and there is no room for real humanity. There is nothing here, only human life is transpiration. In other caves, you can still think for a while, but here, once you enter, it will make you hot and unbearable, make you lose your temper, and make you just want to fly with your feet. No matter what you draw, you will be amazed at the bottom of your heart. This is man, and this is life. The most attractive thing in the world is the life signal sent by a group of people who live very comfortably. This signal is magnetism, dear, and Fiona Fang's magic well. No one can get rid of these scrolls, and no one can keep calm in front of them. This is what the Tang Dynasty should do. This was the case in the Tang Dynasty. Our nation finally has such a dynasty and such a moment, which magnificent color streams it controls and can actually command it; The color flow is more refined, it should be five generations.
15, the glory of the Tang Dynasty did not stop, but it changed from fiery to enthusiastic, from wild to calm. The blue sky overhead seems a little smaller, and the breeze in the wild is no longer swaying; Finally, it was a little gray, and the dancers looked up at the changed sky, and their dancing began to become stiff. There is still no lack of elegance, there is still a wonderful pen, but the cheerful overall atmosphere is hard to find. Outside the cave, Xin Qiji and Lu You are still holding swords in Long song, and the wonderful timbre has become lonely, while Su Dongpo echoes Tao Yuanming with peerless genius. The land of the Great Song Dynasty was somewhat gloomy by the downward trend and the clouds of Neo-Confucianism. It is difficult to find red in the color flow, which should be from Yuan Dynasty.
16, these vague impressions, after a little combing, are quite tired, like catching a long-distance traveler. It is said that the murals in the Mogao Grottoes are connected, reaching 60 Li. I just don't believe that 60 miles is easy for me. How can I be so tired?
17, the night is deep and the Mogao grottoes are completely asleep. Just like studying a strong man's sleeping position, there is nothing strange, low, quiet, barren and bare, just like the hills elsewhere.