The Treasure of Yunnan Provincial Museum - Golden Winged Bird and Buddhist Country Exhibition Area.

In Yunnan Provincial Museum, the Golden Winged Bird relic is like a dazzling pearl, exuding a mysterious and unique charm. The Golden Winged Bird, also known as "Garuda", occupies an important position in Buddhist culture. This Golden Winged Bird relic is exquisitely shaped and superbly crafted. It is golden all over, with a strong posture, ready to fly. The bird's head is high, the beak is sharp, the eyes are sharp, as if staring at the distance. The wings are spread out, the feather texture is clearly visible, the layers are distinct, giving a strong visual impact. The tail is fan-shaped, the lines are smooth, and full of movement. The Golden Winged Bird has a special symbolic meaning in Buddhism. It is one of the Buddhist Dharma Protectors, feeds on dragons, symbolizing courage, strength and determination to protect the Dharma. In ancient Yunnan, the Golden Winged Bird was regarded as a protector, and people believed that it could protect the peace of the world and bring blessings. In the Buddhist Country Exhibition Area, a large number of exquisite Buddhist statues, sutras, and Dharma vessels are displayed in order. These cultural relics not only show the superb level of Buddhist art, but also reflect the prosperity and development of Buddhism in ancient Yunnan. Among them, Buddhist statues have different forms, some are kind and dignified, some are majestic and solemn, each contains profound religious connotations and artistic value. The sutras are an important carrier of Buddhist culture, and they record the doctrines and practices of Buddhism. In the exhibition area, some ancient sutras have been baptized over the years, but they are still well preserved, and their texts are clearly visible, providing valuable materials for the study of Buddhist history and culture. Dharma vessels are also a highlight of the Buddhist Country Exhibition Area. Various bells, chimes, wooden fish and other Dharma vessels are exquisitely shaped and well-crafted. They play an important role in Buddhist ceremonies and also reflect the superb skills of ancient craftsmen.