This scroll was discovered in Cave 17 (known as the Library Cave) in Dunhaung, China, as such, it is believed that this scroll was used for both public and private recitations and study. It is a copy of the Buddhanamasutra, or the Book of Buddha's Names. During worship the names of the Buddhas could be recited from the Book. This example has small painted Budddhas at the start of each line.
There are many kinds of Buddhist meditations; here Dr Sarah Shaw describes the ‘middle way’ of the Buddha and explores key aspects of Buddhist meditation and chant, such as the use of Buddha-images and visualisation.
An overview of articles and British Library resources relating to Buddhism.
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