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Bihar · India
Visit the 80-feet tall Great Buddha Statue, made of sandstone and red granite. And admire the serene posture of Buddha in dhyana mudra (meditative pose), surrounded by smaller disciple statues.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation3:06
Welcome to the extraordinary and awe-inspiring Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest and tallest stone Buddha statue in the world. As you stand at this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site near Leshan City in southern Sichuan…
Listen in the app2The Vision of Monk Hai Tong and Calming the Turbulent Waters3:20
The remarkable origin of the Leshan Giant Buddha is deeply rooted in the extraordinary vision and selfless sacrifice of a single Chinese Buddhist monk who sought to tame treacherous waters and protect human lives. The site where…
Listen in the app3A Ninety-Year Endeavor Across Three Generations3:31
Following the tragic passing of Monk Hai Tong, the construction of the Leshan Giant Buddha remained frozen at the shoulder level for several years. Completing this monumental statue required nearly a century of unyielding…
Listen in the app4Impressive Dimensions and Artistic Proportions of the Statue3:24
Standing before the Leshan Giant Buddha, one is immediately spellbound by its colossal scale and extraordinary artistic harmony. Depicting Maitreya Buddha seated in a serene posture with hands resting gently upon his knees, this…
Listen in the app5The Ingenious Drainage System and Architectural Preservation3:20
The primary reason the Leshan Giant Buddha has endured over 1,200 years of torrential rains, humid conditions, and severe environmental exposure lies in the brilliant internal drainage system cleverly integrated into its…
Listen in the app6Weathering Challenges and Modern Conservation Efforts3:24
Following the destruction of its protective thirteen-story wooden pavilion during the Yuan dynasty, the Leshan Giant Buddha was directly exposed to rain, wind, and atmospheric erosion for centuries. By the beginning of the…
Listen in the app7Navigating the Cliffside Planks and River Cruise Views3:16
Visiting the Leshan Giant Buddha offers two distinct and complementary perspective options: an intimate walking tour along the cliffside plank pathways or a panoramic river cruise across the triple river confluence. Each approach…
Listen in the app8Closing2:06
Thank you for taking this audio guide tour of the Leshan Giant Buddha. The magnificent monument you have experienced today is far more than an extraordinary work of ancient stone carving; it is a timeless masterpiece forged…
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What is Great Buddha Statue?
Great Buddha Statue is a place in Bihar · India with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Bihar · India |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 25 min 27 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 24.6905, 84.9823 |
| Last updated |
