Spring Temple Buddha, Colossal Buddha statue in Lushan, China
Description
The Spring Temple Buddha is a colossal copper statue in Lushan County that rises roughly 128 meters above ground on a pedestal. The structure rests on a multi-level base with stairs and terraces that allow visitors to climb up to the plinth.
History
Work on the statue began in 2002 as a response to the destruction of the Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan the year before. Dedication took place in 2008 after several years of assembling and joining copper plates.
Culture
The figure represents Vairocana, a Buddha form often associated with the sun and light across East Asia. Believers come here to pray and leave small offerings in the halls at the base of the statue.
Practical
Roads around Lushan lead directly to the temple complex, and many visitors spend several hours exploring the stairs and terraces. Nearby lodging and small restaurants serving local dishes are available.
Did you know?
The statue takes its name from a nearby hot spring that provides warm water throughout the year. More than a thousand individual copper plates were welded together during construction, causing the surface to shimmer slightly in sunlight.
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