Order of Nazorean Essenes

Welcome weary traveler exiled in these worlds of darkness. Be of good cheer for the teachings of Lord Mani are again spreading forth on the earth.

Mani - founder of Manichaeaism
Intro - to Manichaeanism
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Texts - Literary Remains
Timeline - Chronology
Offshoots - Branches & Hybrids
Enemies - Anti-Mani writings
Ruins - Temple Remains
Revival - Restoration
Diet - Veganism
Light Cross - Ecology
Mythos - Worldview

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Manichaean Grottos
Manichaean Temple Grottoes of Bezeklik

"Manichaean art has left its mark also in the cave art of Central Asia. All the three temple complexes of Turfan, i.e.Toyuk, Bezeklik and Sangim, contain many Manichaean grottoes which have been studied in great details by Prof Chao (Zhao) Huashan of the Bejing University." - RADHA BANERJEE

Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves are found on the cliffs, 50km (31 miles) east of Turpan. The bizaklik Thousand-buddha Caves became an important cultural unit protected by the state in 1961.

Desert road to Bezeklik Caves in Turpan.

Bezeklik Buddha Caves near Turpan.

Road to Bezeklik Caves, Turpan.

Mani from a Chinese Manichaean Temple Carving