Monks from Nanshan Temple practise Buddhist music on August 22, at Mount Wutai, in Shanxi Province.

Buddhist music from Mount Wutai has a history of over two thousand years. Originating from India, it reached its golden peak during the Tang Dynasty (from 618 to 907 AD), later becoming a classic representative of Buddhist music in northern China.

In order to protect this musical lineage, the Buddhist music of Mount Wutai was listed among the first group of intangible cultural heritage in China in 2006.

In 2007, the first Chinese art group of Buddhist music was established in the sacred mountain area. Learning and practising Buddhist music has become a daily work for many monks at Mount Wutai. 

An art group of Buddhist music performs at a Buddhist culture festival on August 22, at Mount Wutai, Shanxi Province.

Tibetan Buddhist lamas perform at a Buddhist culture festival on August 22, at Mount Wutai, Shanxi Province.

(CRI.cn August 28, 2007)