Using excerpts from the Sūtra of Maitreya’s Ascension 佛說觀彌勒菩薩上生兜率天經 and the Northern Song construction manual Yingzao fashi 營造法式 (Building Standards) to understand the Heavenly Palace. Combine architectural sketches with 3D restored views to find a gradual path into the depths of the Heavenly Palace.

Step into the palatial complex and see how the 5 panels create a spatial continuum. As you walk through, notice the colorful architectural elements that reappear throughout the 5 panels, emphasizing spatial continuity. When you see a new architectural element, click on it to add it to your toolbox for reference. Use the recurring architectural elements to remind yourself of the spatial continuum. Match each scene before you with a panel shown below before you advance to the next scene.