Sha Wutian’s An Introduction to Dunhuang Cave Studies (Volumes I & II) is a systematic and multidimensional scholarly synthesis that aims to establish academic paradigms, integrate multidisciplinary perspectives, and advance methodological innovations for Dunhuang studies. Authored by over 40 experts in the field, this work comprehensively examines the millennium-old legacy of Dunhuang grottoes through lenses of cave archaeology, mural art, religious history, and ethnic-cultural interactions, filling a critical gap in introductory literature for Dunhuang research. Its core contributions manifest in four dimensions: 1. Canonizing Dunhuang Studies: A scholarly codex revitalizing an established discipline; 2. Multidisciplinary Symphony: A polyphonic narrative of Dunhuang scholarship; 3. Paradigm Reconstruction: A manifesto for building an academic community in Dunhuang studies; 4. Luminous Scholarship: A richly illustrated emphasis on visual materials as foundational elements in Dunhuang research.