Compassionate Buddha in Qingzhou-2

The statues are either sculptedin the round or with their backs in the stone wall. Their postures, standing orsitting, are so vivid and varied that they add touches of liveliness to the solemn ambience of the caves. One particular statue presents an innocent and lovable image ofthe Buddha with his left foot on a lotus footing and his right foot on his leftknee. Although his left arm is missing, the audience may still visualize with their mind's eye that his left hand caresses his right foot.