Tian Tan Buddha (traditional Chinese: 天壇大佛; Mandarin Pinyin: Tiāntán Dàfó), also known as the "Big Buddha", is a large bronze statue of a Buddha, completed in 1993, and located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. The statue is located near Po Lin Monastery and symbolises the harmonious relationship between man and nature, people and religion. It is a major centre of Buddhism in Hong Kong, and is also a popular tourist attraction.
Bronze?! It looks like it's made out of stone. I saw a huge Buddha in Kamakura, Japan when I was a high school English teacher back in 1990.
ReplyDeleteHi Leif Hagen, thanks for your message again!
ReplyDeleteYes, it was made by bronze, you can view more clearly from the photo in this website (http://www.chinatourguide.com/Hongkong/bronze_giant_buddha.html)
Oh! You have been to Japan before? It is a nice city!
Thanks for your message Randy!
ReplyDeleteAh there she is, I've been here in 2006. I would like to visit again! Have a nice day!
ReplyDeleteHi Lani! Thanks for your message!
ReplyDeleteHope you could come and visit Hong Kong soon!
Have a nice day!
I was in HongKong last Oct. 29-30 and Nov, 26-27, apparently the visits were all in business. Happy Wednesday
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