ABSTRACT
The symmetric space of the antechamber is completely covered with karmic stories, and edifying narratives for achieving Enlightenment. The upper level of the east and west walls with large niches face each other symmetrically, but the bottom level on the east wall was repaired and contains one niche with two seated Buddhas side by side. The concentration is primarily on the narratives of the significant moments in Buddha's life and his previous existences, in particular, on his karmic acts and perseverance for Enlightenment. These edifying narratives were an effective means of proselytizing among the mass laity. Yungang, as a court cave, was constructed to make sure that the Dharma teaching would be carried down eternally without interruption. One of the key functions of Yungang and other Buddhist temples is to fudao minsu and to encourage their religious faith. The sutra Tiwei Boli Jing (TWBLJ) is primarily concerned with karmic acts and rebirth, and it was produced for lay people.
