Come With Fen and Me to See the Giant Buddha of Leshan
When my wife Fen and I were living for a year in Chengdu in Sichuan Province we went to see the Giant Buddha of Leshan. I took quite a few photos there, except this one, that I am posting to give you a better idea than mine do of the size of the Buddha that was carved out of the rock. You can see the people at its feet.
"Sitting on the confluence of three rivers in Leshan, the 71-meter-high Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest Maitreya Buddha statue carved out of a cliff in the world. Ancient wisdom and religious faith of Buddhism created the giant and magnificent cultural treasure, and now is world-known as an amazing UNESCO Natural & Cultural Heritage property in Leshan, nearby Chengdu."
LINK-> Leshan Giant Buddha - Biggest Buddha in the World, Leshan Grand Buddha
On the steps to the top
Across the way, the confluence of rivers, muddy and clear, and the city of Leshan
Embedded in the rock face beside the steps up, a small Buddha
We passed a spring spouting from the head of a beast
While still climbing the stairs, a dragon greets us
Another beast in the wall
Another Buddha in the wall beside the steps
Now we're reaching the top - candles to be lit outside the temple
And in the temple
And these were really strange
Amazingly beautiful
And finally we're getting to see the Giant Buddha
Our first sight of its head
Walking around we get to see more
We walk to the other side for a different view
The winding staircase down to the base - we decide not to take it because we'd have to climb back up it.
A huge bell that didn't toll for us
The way out
Hope you enjoyed accompanying us on our tour.
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As I've said many times, China is a magical land, and it's full of wonders. If you enjoyed this tour, I'll take you on more of them.
Very nice visit, Buzz. Thank you.
You're very welcome, Bob.
Thanks Buzz, a very nice visit.
I'm happy you enjoyed it. I hope others do as well.