Guishan Guanyin of the Thousand Hands and Eyes, Bronze statue in Changsha, China
The Guishan Guanyin of the Thousand Hands and Eyes is a 99 m gilded bronze statue at Miyin Temple in Weishan Township, Ningxiang, Hunan. The figure stands on a rounded base of layered lotus petals, wears long robes and a tall crown with a small additional head above, and has many arms radiating from behind the torso, two central hands meeting at the chest.
The statue was conceived in the early 2000s with support from local government and organizations, reaching completion in 2009. This project was part of a broader initiative to establish Buddhist monuments in the region.
The full name, Shiyimian Qianshou Guanyin, means "Eleven-headed Thousand-armed Guanyin". The many eyes let her see each person's misfortune, while her twenty pairs of arms let her reach those in need; the multiple faces are read as a sign of humility. Her name Guan Shi Yin means "she who hears the complaints of the world".
The location is easily accessible with open spaces around it, allowing visitors to view the statue from multiple angles. It is recommended to visit in the early morning or late afternoon when lighting conditions are best and the site is less crowded.
The full name, Shiyimian Qianshou Guanyin, means "Eleven-headed Thousand-armed Guanyin": a small extra head sits above the main crowned head, and many arms radiate from behind the torso, two central hands meeting at the chest. The gilded bronze figure rises from a base of layered lotus petals.
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