Grand Buddha at Ling Shan
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.
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.
Gallery
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- Lingshan Brahma Palace
- Inside Ling Shan Brahma Palace
- Ling Shan "Five-signets" Palace
- Ling Shan the Buddha's birth
- Ling Shan the Grand Buddha
- Hand of Buddha at Ling Shan (replica)
See also
External links
- Travel guide in Jiangsu and other provinces
References
- ^ "Lingshan Grand Buddha, Wuxi Lingshan Buddha Scenic Area". www.chinadiscovery.com. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
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