Grand Buddha at Ling Shan
Statue in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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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灵山大佛 | |
31°25′55″N 120°5′29″E | |
Location | Mashan Subdistrict, Binhu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu |
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Height | 88 m (289 ft) |
Completion date | 1996 |
Dedicated to | Amitabha Buddha |
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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.