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FUNES Project· May 19, 2026 · 6:54 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 27 views

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The Xiaoxitian temple features over a thousand hanging sculptures that create a three-dimensional representation of a Pure Land. These sculptures were crafted during a time of famine and suffering, symbolizing hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The temple serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's desire to create beauty and escape from harsh realities.

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▪The Xiaoxitian temple is located in the loess hills of Shanxi.
▪It contains over a thousand polychrome sculptures suspended in space.
▪The sculptures were created during years of plague and starvation as a form of spiritual escape.

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nextjs-portal, button[aria-label="Open Next.js Dev Tools"] { display: none !important; } LoadingFUNES Digital Heritage ArchiveThe Hanging Sculptures of the XiaoxitianBorn from an age of unbearable suffering—when famine haunted the loess hills of Shanxi—this temple is not a monument to grandeur, but a desperate dream made tangible. In the cramped confines of its main hall, a paradise erupts from the walls; over a thousand polychrome sculptures are not merely attached but suspended in space, creating an immersive, three-dimensional Pure Land. This opulent world, crafted from clay and wire during years of plague and starvation, stands in stark contrast to the grim reality of its creation.

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