The Transformation of the Images of Brahma and Indrah in Buddhism before the 7th Century—On the identity issues of the statues with large spiral buns in Ye City and Longmen
Brahma and Indrah played a foundational role in the formation of the image system of Indian Buddhist deities.After their introduction to China,especially before the 7th century,their images underwent various changes,including Brahma in the form of a female bodhisattva,Indrah in armor,Brahma and Indrah in the form of four-arm gods,paired Brahma with large spiral buns,Brahma and Indrah in cross collared coats,and Brahma and Indrah in armor as attendants.In the mid to late 6th century of the Southern Dynasty,a combination of disciples,bodhisattvas,and heavenly kings serving as attendants to the main Buddha was initially formed,which deeply influenced the combination form of statues in Haidong and the early Tang Dynasty.This article tries to sort out and verify the evolution of the images of Brahma and Indrah during this stage.
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