莫高窟第361窟与周边中唐洞窟之关系--莫高窟第361窟研究之九

摘要

Mogao cave 361, which was constructed during the later period of the Tibetan Occupation, is one of the most representative Middle Tang caves. It is situated on the north end of the Southern Area north of the Three-story Tower at the Mogao Grottoes. The neighboring Middle Tang caves exemplify mature esoteric Buddhism. Focusing on Mogao cave 361 and based on field investigation, this paper first examines the relationship between Mogao cave 361 and Mogao caves 359 and 360, as well as other neighboring Middle Tang caves, and then concludes that the group of caves on the north end of the Southern Area were the most important place for esoteric Buddhist activities during the Middle and Later Tang periods.%莫高窟第361窟建于吐蕃统治敦煌晚期，是中唐时期最具代表性的洞窟之一。此窟位于莫高窟三层楼以北，其所处的莫高窟南区北端崖面是中唐洞窟密教内容较为丰富成熟的一区。以莫高窟第361窟为研究中心，在实地考察的基础上，讨论莫高窟第361窟与第359、360窟及周边其他中唐洞窟的关系，进而认为南区北端洞窟群是莫高窟中唐晚期最为重要的从事密教活动的区域。