Inscriptions Found in the Pagoda on Thunder Peak

The Pagoda on Thunder Peak used to stand on Xizhao Hill (or Hills Bathed in Sunset). It is said that when the setting sun casts its last rays on the pagoda, it makes the most beautiful scene. However. it was after the pagoda was connected to a popular legend that it became well-known in China. The story ended with the heroine imprisoned underneath this pagoda. Built initially to commemorate Lady Huang,the royal con-

敦煌建筑画卷中的大唐长安影像——以慈恩寺大雁塔为例

一大雁塔历史沿革大雁塔即慈恩寺塔,位于唐长安城东南隅晋昌坊大慈恩寺之西院。《唐会要》记载:大慈恩寺原为隋代无漏寺,于唐高祖武德初年被废弃~1。贞观二十二年(648),太子李治为报母恩,重建大慈恩寺。对此,《大慈恩寺三藏法师传》中有详细记载:寡人不造,咎谴所锤。年在未识,慈颜弃背。终身之忧,贯心滋甚。风树之切,刻骨冥深。每以龙忌在辰,岁时兴感。空怀陆屺之望。