National Palace Museum's 'Longzangjing' Special Exhibition Opens on 9th, Experience 300+ Years of Compassion
The National Palace Museum Northern Branch will launch the special exhibition "Longzangjing: A Grand Symphony of Imperial Power, Faith, and Art" starting May 9th. It will be the first time the scripture leaves, cover boards, and full set of binding accessories of the 'Longzangjing,' created in the early Qing Dynasty, are fully displayed, allowing visitors to experience over 300 years of compassion and blessings.
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(Taipei, May 8, CNA reporter Chiu Tsu-yin) The National Palace Museum (NPM) Northern Branch is launching the special exhibition "Longzangjing: A Grand Symphony of Imperial Power, Faith, and Art," which will for the first time fully display the scripture leaves, cover boards, and full set of binding accessories of the "Longzangjing," allowing the public to experience over 300 years of compassion and blessings. The exhibition opens on May 9th.
According to a press release issued by the NPM today, Liu Kuo-wei, curator and researcher and section chief of the Calligraphy and Painting Department, stated that the "Longzangjing" originated from the unique political and religious background of the early Qing Dynasty. Under the promotion of Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang and Emperor Kangxi, who had just taken power, top artisans and eminent monks were mobilized to participate, and it was completed in two years in the 6th year of Kangxi (1667). The complete set consists of 108 cases, containing 1057 scriptures.
Liu Kuo-wei pointed out that the binding art of the "Longzangjing" can be considered the epitome of "Qing Palace craftsmanship." The "golden-bound Buddhist scriptures" feature intricate layers, from the outermost yellow cotton cover, embroidered with seven dragon patterns on yellow satin, to the delicate five-colored scripture curtains. Each textile embodies the profound meaning of protecting the Dharma treasures.
In addition, the cover boards combine various techniques such as lacquer art, metal inlay, and painting, such as inscribed mantras, gilt-outlined offering images, and auspicious patterns, all demonstrating the Qing court's high respect and exquisite design for the scripture cases.
The exhibition also features classics commissioned by the Ming imperial court, "Zhupin Jizhoujing" and "Qianlong Ganjur" from the Qing dynasty, as well as Manchu scriptures of similar format, showcasing the flow and inheritance of imperial faith across different dynasties and languages.
The special exhibition "Longzangjing: A Grand Symphony of Imperial Power, Faith, and Art" will have its first phase from May 9th to August 2nd; the second phase will run from August 8th to November 8th.
In addition, in response to International Museum Day on May 18th, the NPM will offer free admission to its Northern and Southern Branches from May 16th to 18th. (Editor: Chen Ren-hua) 1150508
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(Taipei, May 8, CNA reporter Chiu Tsu-yin) The National Palace Museum (NPM) Northern Branch is launching the special exhibition "Longzangjing: A Grand Symphony of Imperial Power, Faith, and Art," which will for the first time fully display the scripture leaves, cover boards, and full set of binding accessories of the "Longzangjing," allowing the public to experience over 300 years of compassion and blessings. The exhibition opens on May 9th.
According to a press release issued by the NPM today, Liu Kuo-wei, curator and researcher and section chief of the Calligraphy and Painting Department, stated that the "Longzangjing" originated from the unique political and religious background of the early Qing Dynasty. Under the promotion of Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang and Emperor Kangxi, who had just taken power, top artisans and eminent monks were mobilized to participate, and it was completed in two years in the 6th year of Kangxi (1667). The complete set consists of 108 cases, containing 1057 scriptures.
Liu Kuo-wei pointed out that the binding art of the "Longzangjing" can be considered the epitome of "Qing Palace craftsmanship." The "golden-bound Buddhist scriptures" feature intricate layers, from the outermost yellow cotton cover, embroidered with seven dragon patterns on yellow satin, to the delicate five-colored scripture curtains. Each textile embodies the profound meaning of protecting the Dharma treasures.
In addition, the cover boards combine various techniques such as lacquer art, metal inlay, and painting, such as inscribed mantras, gilt-outlined offering images, and auspicious patterns, all demonstrating the Qing court's high respect and exquisite design for the scripture cases.
The exhibition also features classics commissioned by the Ming imperial court, "Zhupin Jizhoujing" and "Qianlong Ganjur" from the Qing dynasty, as well as Manchu scriptures of similar format, showcasing the flow and inheritance of imperial faith across different dynasties and languages.
The special exhibition "Longzangjing: A Grand Symphony of Imperial Power, Faith, and Art" will have its first phase from May 9th to August 2nd; the second phase will run from August 8th to November 8th.
In addition, in response to International Museum Day on May 18th, the NPM will offer free admission to its Northern and Southern Branches from May 16th to 18th. (Editor: Chen Ren-hua) 1150508
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