Largest
Cliffside Buddhist Scripture Found
Cliffside carvings
of Buddhist sutras were recently found on Taihang Mountain,
Hebei Province. The cliffside Buddhist scripture dates back
to the Northern Qi period 1,450 years ago, and comprises 130,000
characters. It is the oldest and largest Buddhist inscription
so far found in China.
Ancient stone statues,
grottos and architectures, all precious relics from the early
years of Buddhism in China, were also discovered on the site.
