Monk Tan Yao was a famous monk during the Northern Wei Dynasty. When he was young, he had become a monk and practiced Zen. He had received the courtesy of the Crown Prince Tuoba Huang. During the period when Emperor Taiwu of the Northern Wei Dynasty abolished Buddhism, Tan Yao adhered to his beliefs and did not leave his monk robes. Later, Emperor Wencheng of the Northern Wei Dynasty ascended the throne and revived Buddhism. He appointed Tan Yao as the commander of Zhaoxuan to manage the monks. Tan Yao presided over the excavation of Yungang Grottoes, created many Buddha statues and built Lingyan Temple, contributing to the revival of Buddhism in Northern Wei. He had rich experience in grotto sculpture and was appointed chief designer. Yungang Grottoes was a royal project of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and its scale exceeded that of Dunhuang Grottoes. Tan Yao was a monk with strong beliefs and integrity. His work had revived and flourished Buddhism. The information about Tan Yao's life was not detailed. He only knew that he was from Liangzhou and later moved to Zhongshan.

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Tan Kai was a male actor from mainland China. He played the role of Dong Yao in the TV series Crime Crackdown." Dong Yao was the mayor of Shimen District of Green Vine City. He was also promoted by Gao Mingyuan, the boss of Green Vine Capital. Dong Yao was a two-faced person. As a government official, he was doing something that violated the law. When Tan Kai created the role of the corrupt district mayor, he faced the challenge of finding Dong Yao's " official aura." He deliberately put on some weight so that his face would have some fat. He walked with a slight hunchback and began to feel out Dong Yao's shadow from his external appearance. Although Tan Kai did not have many scenes in the play, his superb acting skills had beaten up a group of young fresh meat, making people sigh that the older the ginger, the spicier.
Yao Guangxiao was a monk. He became a monk at Miaozhi Temple at the age of 14, and his Dharma name was Daoyan. Although he had once learned Yin-Yang Art from a Taoist priest, he was a monk and was given the name Guangxiao by Zhu Di, Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty. He participated in many political affairs as a monk, such as being one of the schemers of the Battle of Jingnan and assisting Zhu Di in seizing the throne. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Tanyao Five Caves was a group of caves located in the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi Province. It was the first phase of the Yungang Grottoes project, which was excavated between 460 and 465 AD. In the center of these five caves, there was a huge Buddha statue carved, symbolizing the five emperors of the Northern Wei Dynasty. The plane of the grotto was roughly horseshoe-shaped, with a dome top, an arch in front, and open windows on the door. The main statues in the cave were generally the three Buddhas. The main Buddha was tall and occupied most of the space in the cave. It emphasized the incomparable majesty and oppressive atmosphere for the worshippers. It was a symbol of the unity of monarchical power and divine power. The statues and layout of these five caves had their own characteristics. The open-air Buddha in Cave 20 sat in the lotus position, becoming the symbol of Yungang statues. The Five Caves of Tan Yao are the typical relics of Buddhist art in Liangzhou. They have the basic characteristics of Liangzhou statues and create new styles. These grottoes were the pinnacle of Chinese Buddhist art and represented the highest level of art sculpture in the world in the fifth century.
The 17th cave of the Five Caves of Tan Yao was one of the caves in Yungang Grotto. It was also one of the earliest caves excavated in Yungang Grotto. It was built by the famous monk Tan Yao, hence the name "Tan Yao Five Caves". The 17th cave was the only cave with a giant statue of a cross-legged Bodhisattva in Yungang's early caves. The cave is horseshoe-shaped, and the main statue is a cross-legged Maitreya Bodhisattva, 15.6 meters high. The Bodhisattva wears a crown on his head, a snake ornament and a short necklace on his chest, a bracelet on his arm, a slanted armpit, a waist around his abdomen, and a long skirt under his waist. He is a Leo. There are also 3242 statues of various Buddhist figures preserved in the cave. Cave 17 will be closed temporarily from April 6 to June 15, 2022 for digital information collection. There were different views and discussions in the academic world about the order and concept of the construction of the five caves.
Tan Yao was the one who built the five caves.
Tan Yao was a Buddhist master during the Northern Wei Dynasty. According to the documents provided, we only know that he was from Liangzhou (now Wuwei City, Gansu Province) and later moved to Zhongshan (now Dingxian County, Hebei Province). After Emperor Wencheng of the Northern Wei Dynasty ascended the throne, Tan Yao presided over the excavation project of Yungang Grottoes and established the economic system of the monastery, contributing to the development of Buddhist monasteries. He was also the founder of the Cave Temple's scripture translation. The exact date of Tan Yao's birth and death is unknown.
The Five Caves of Tan Yao were located in the eastern part of the western part of the Yungang Grottoes.
In the historical records and some novels about Yao Guangxiao, there was a saying of " demon monk." From the information he had, there were novels that used Yao Guangxiao's life as the main thread, such as the Romance of Yao Guangxiao. In historical stories, his image was complicated. He was born into a medical family but preferred strategy. As a monk, he was passionate about politics and assisted Zhu Di in winning the world. This unique experience and style of doing things might be the reason why he was called a " demon monk." However, it was not clear if there was a novel called " Is Yao Guangxiao a black-robed demon monk?" <a href="/?from=ask_words" style="color:red" target="_blank">Read more exciting novels for free</a>
Yao Guangxiao was called the Demon Monk for the following reasons: ** 1. His behavior is contrary to traditional monks ** 1. ** Learning special techniques ** - Although Yao Guangxiao was a monk, he was not limited to Buddhist scriptures. He took Xi Yingzhen as his teacher and learned the Taoist Yin-Yang divination. This kind of cross-religious academic dabbling was rather unusual among monks. Monks usually focused on Buddhist studies, and Yao Guangxiao's passion for Taoist divination made his behavior deviate from the image of a traditional monk. 2. ** Thinking is not limited to Buddhism ** - His way of thinking was not completely restricted by Buddhism. Traditional monks pursued inner open-mindedness and detached themselves from worldly affairs, but Yao Guangxiao actively participated in worldly politics, which was inconsistent with the attitude of a monk. ** 2. Appearance and physiognomy ** - Yuan Gong, a fortune teller, had a great influence on his evaluation. Yuan Gong described him as "a man with triangular eyes, shaped like a sick tiger, and a bloodthirsty nature. Liu Bingzhong was a common man." He first identified him as a "strange monk"(demon monk), described his strange appearance, and thought that he was bloodthirsty by nature, and classified him as Liu Bingzhong, who assisted Kublai Khan. This kind of physiognomy evaluation gave him the label of "demon monk" based on his appearance and personality. ** 3. Participating in the Battle of Jingnan ** 1. ** Taking the initiative to urge Zhu Di ** - Yao Guangxiao took the initiative to approach Zhu Di, the King of Yan, and concluded that Zhu Di would become a great man in the future. He hinted that Zhu Di had the possibility of becoming emperor by saying,"I'll give you a white hat." When Zhu Yunwen cut the vassal state, he was keenly aware of the opportunity and urged Zhu Di to seize the throne. This behavior did not conform to the image of traditional monks who were far away from political disputes. 2. ** Using "Chaos Power Ghost" to cheer Zhu Di up ** - He introduced Yuan Gong, a physiognomist, to Zhu Di and his cronies, saying that Zhu Di was destined to be the eldest and that he would ascend to the throne after 40 years. His cronies were all kings and generals. Using this mysterious method to encourage Zhu Di to launch the Jingnan Battle also deviated from the peaceful and political image that monks should have. However, there were different views on the Internet regarding the term "demon monk." Some people believed that the word "demon" in "demon monk" could also be understood as a monk who behaved abnormally compared to ordinary monks. It was not necessarily a completely derogatory term. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!