Buddha of Ibiraçu

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Buddha of Ibiraçu, Buddhist statue at Morro da Vargem Monastery, Ibiraçu, Brazil.

The Buddha of Ibiraçu is a 35-meter tall statue made of metal and concrete located at a Zen Buddhist monastery in the municipality of Ibiraçu. The figure portrays Buddha seated on a lotus flower positioned at the monastery's entrance.

The statue was completed in 2020 and officially inaugurated in August 2021. It ranks as the second largest Buddha representation in the world, surpassed only by the Leshan Buddha in China.

The statue stands at a Zen Buddhist monastery that draws visitors curious about meditation and Eastern spirituality. The grounds host a living community that gathers regularly to practice and learn together.

Access to the monastery grounds is available to visitors during specific times, with capacity limits in place. It is advisable to check current visiting practices beforehand to ensure a smooth visit.

Weighing 350 tons, this is the largest Buddha statue in the Western Hemisphere. The figure stands about 5 meters taller than Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue.

Location: Ibiraçu

Inception: 2020

Height: 35 m

GPS coordinates: -19.89040,-40.37781

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23

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