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Coordinates: 31°25′55″N 120°5′29″E / 31.43194°N 120.09139°E / 31.43194; 120.09139 (Grand Buddha at Ling Shan (Wuxi, Jiangsu))
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{{short description|Statue in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China}}
[[Image:Lingshan_Grand_budda.jpg|thumb|250px|Giant Buddha and 217 Steps, Wuxi]]
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The '''Grand Buddha''' ({{zh|s=灵山大佛|t=靈山大佛|p=Língshān Dà Fó}}) is located at the south of the Longshan Mountain, near [[Mashan Subdistrict, Wuxi|Mashan]], town of [[Wuxi]], [[Jiangsu Province]], [[People's Republic of China]]. It is one of the largest Buddha statues in China and also in the world.
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The '''Grand Buddha''' ({{zh|s=灵山大佛|t=靈山大佛|p=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.


At more than 88 metres high, the Grand Buddha at Ling Shan is a [[bronze]] [[Sakyamuni]] standing [[Buddharupa|Buddha]] outdoor, weighing over 700 tons. It was completed in the end of 1996.
The Grand Buddha at Ling Shan is a [[bronze]] [[Amitabha]] standing [[Buddharupa|Buddha]] outdoor, weighing over {{convert|700|t|sp=us}}. It was completed at the end of 1996. The monument is {{convert|88|m|ft|sp=us}} in total height, including {{val|9|u=m}} lotus pedestal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lingshan Grand Buddha, Wuxi Lingshan Buddha Scenic Area |url=https://www.chinadiscovery.com/jiangsu/wuxi/lingshan-grand-buddha.html |website=www.chinadiscovery.com |access-date=16 August 2018}}</ref>


In [[2008]], a "Five-signets" Palace and a Brahma Palace were built south-east of the grand buddha statue.
In 2008, a Five-signets Palace and a Hindu inspired Brahma Palace were built south-east of the Grand Buddha Statue.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
灵山大佛 - panoramio (1).jpg
灵山大佛 - panoramio (2).jpg
灵山大佛 - panoramio (3).jpg
灵山大佛 - panoramio.jpg
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Image:Lingshan_Brahma_Palace.jpg|Lingshan Brahma Palace
Image:Lingshan_Brahma_Palace.jpg|Lingshan Brahma Palace
Image:Inside_Ling_Shan_Brahma_Palace.jpg|Inside Ling Shan Brahma Palace
Image:Inside_Ling_Shan_Brahma_Palace.jpg|Inside Ling Shan Brahma Palace
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of statues by height]]
*[[List of tallest statues]]


==External links==
==External links==
{{commonscat|Grand Buddha at Ling Shan}}
{{commonscat|Grand Buddha at Ling Shan}}
*[http://www.chinaontv.com/MoreDocListing.aspx?sm=233&cn=Jiangsu+City+Guide Travel guide in Jiangsu and other provinces]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070311055309/http://www.chinaontv.com/MoreDocListing.aspx?sm=233&cn=Jiangsu+City+Guide Travel guide in Jiangsu and other provinces]

==References==
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{{Colossal Buddha statues}}
{{Colossal Buddha statues}}
{{Jiangsu topics}}
{{Jiangsu topics}}


[[Category:Colossal Buddha statues]]
[[Category:Colossal Buddha statues in China]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Jiangsu]]
[[Category:Bronze Buddha statues]]
[[Category:Visitor attractions in Jiangsu]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Jiangsu]]
[[Category:Buddhist temples in Wuxi]]

[[Category:20th-century Buddhism]]
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[[ar:بودا لينغ شان الكبير]]
[[cs:Velký Buddha v Ling Šan]]
[[es:Gran Buda de Ling Shan]]
[[ru:Статуя Будды в Уси]]
[[zh:灵山大佛]]

Latest revision as of 05:36, 17 September 2024

Grand Buddha
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Giant Buddha, Wuxi
Map
31°25′55″N 120°5′29″E / 31.43194°N 120.09139°E / 31.43194; 120.09139 (Grand Buddha at Ling Shan (Wuxi, Jiangsu))
LocationMashan Subdistrict, Binhu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu
Height88 m (289 ft)
Completion date1996
Dedicated toAmitabha Buddha

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.

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  • Lingshan Brahma Palace
    Lingshan Brahma Palace
  • Inside Ling Shan Brahma Palace
    Inside Ling Shan Brahma Palace
  • Ling Shan "Five-signets" Palace
    Ling Shan "Five-signets" Palace
  • Ling Shan the Buddha's birth
    Ling Shan the Buddha's birth
  • Ling Shan the Grand Buddha
    Ling Shan the Grand Buddha
  • Hand of Buddha at Ling Shan (replica)
    Hand of Buddha at Ling Shan (replica)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Lingshan Grand Buddha, Wuxi Lingshan Buddha Scenic Area". www.chinadiscovery.com. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
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