The Grand Buddha (simplified Chinese: 灵山大佛; traditional Chinese: 靈山大佛; pinyin: Língshān Dà Fó) is located on the north shore of Lake Tai, near Wuxi, Jiangsu. It is one of the largest Buddha statues in China and also in the world.
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| 31°25′55″N 120°5′29″E / 31.43194°N 120.09139°E | |
| Location | Mashan Subdistrict, Binhu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu |
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| Height | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Completion date | 1996 |
| Dedicated to | Amitabha Buddha |
The Grand Buddha at Ling Shan is a bronze Amitabha standing Buddha outdoor, weighing over 700 metric tons (690 long tons; 770 short tons). It was completed at the end of 1996. The monument is 88 meters (289 ft) in total height, including 9 m lotus pedestal.[1]
In 2008, a Five-signets Palace and a Hindu inspired Brahma Palace were built south-east of the Grand Buddha Statue.
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Lingshan Brahma Palace -
Inside Ling Shan Brahma Palace -
Ling Shan "Five-signets" Palace -
Ling Shan the Buddha's birth -
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Hand of Buddha at Ling Shan (replica)
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Lingshan Grand Buddha, Wuxi Lingshan Buddha Scenic Area". www.chinadiscovery.com. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
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