Explanation of Lingshan Giant Buddha

Lingshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area is located in Wuxi Taihu National Tourism Resort, covering an area of ??about 30 hectares. Below is the explanation of Lingshan Giant Buddha that I compiled for you. I hope it can help you. Explanation of Lingshan Giant Buddha 1

Lingshan Giant Buddha is located in the Xiaoling Mountain area on the south side of Qinlu Peak in Mashan, Wuxi. This place was originally the site of Xiangfu Temple, a famous temple in the Tang and Song Dynasties. It was used to preserve historical sites, promote culture, and implement religious policies. , planned by the Preparatory Committee for the Restoration of Xiangfu Temple and the Construction of the Giant Buddha Statue. While restoring Xiangfu Temple, an 88-meter-high open-air bronze statue of Sakyamuni Buddha was built. The location of the Giant Buddha is Xiaoling Mountain named by Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty, hence the name Lingshan Giant Buddha. Lingshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area is located in Wuxi Taihu National Tourism Resort, covering an area of ??about 30 hectares.

Walking from the Lingshan Large Orchard Parking Lot to Zhaobi Square, you can see that surrounded by three mountains, the Lingshan Giant Buddha stands majestic and majestic. The Giant Buddha faces Taihu Lake to the south, with Lingshan Mountain at its back, holding a green dragon (mountain) on the left and a white tiger (mountain) on the right. The land is spiritually shaped, the geomantic omen is excellent, and it is a rare Buddhist treasure. The large screen wall of Lingshan is 41.6 meters long and 6.63 meters high. On the front is a group of stone carvings called "Lingshan Shenghui", depicting immortals and majestic people, with thousands of people and faces, lifelike; on the back is the "Picture of Xiaoling Mountain given by Tang Monk to Zen".

This magnificent and solemn Buddha is the largest event in the Chinese Buddhist community in the past century. At the same time, it will also become one of the symbols of Wuxi, the Pearl of Taihu Lake, which is of great significance to social, cultural and economic development.

The Buddhist scriptures say: Every new Buddha statue must be consecrated before it can acquire its sacred meaning. The consecration ceremony of Lingshan Giant Buddha was co-hosted by eminent monks from the three major sects in the world today. The scene was decorated with thousands of pots of flowers and thousands of meters of yellow silk. The 500-meter pilgrimage road is planted with Buddhist flags, the 218-level climbing road is covered with golden chrysanthemums, thousands of trees are wrapped in yellow, and thousands of homing pigeons fly around the Buddha.

The sound of Sanskrit music and the sound of drums and music reproduce the scene of the Buddha's residence in the world; believers gather together, burn incense and pay homage, fully demonstrating the virtue of returning to the heart of the Buddha. On the day of the consecration, from four o'clock in the morning, believers from all over the place came in droves. From the city to Mashan, the traffic stretched for more than 20 kilometers and lasted for nearly four hours. On that day, the auspicious mist was hanging low, dancing slowly around the Buddha with the breeze, and with the graceful sound of the Master's sutras, the auspicious clouds rose, the mist dispersed, and the Buddha's kind face appeared: his eyebrows were half-bent, as if he was smiling without wisdom; Kind eyes are slightly closed, and if you want to speak, listen first. Tens of thousands of believers worshiped devoutly, acquiesced in their wishes, and were filled with joy and auspiciousness.

Now, the consecration site of the Big Buddha is preserved as it is, and the video of the consecration will be played on a loop soon, so that more worshipers who were unable to attend the consecration site can appreciate the grand consecration ceremony and form a bond with each other. Dharma Hi! The Big Buddha is made of tin bronze material. In addition to the durability and eternity of bronze pieces, more importantly, bronze art is the essence of classical art originating from the Stone Age. It is also an extremely splendid part of the traditional culture of the Chinese nation. The simplicity, elegance, beauty and meticulousness of bronze art enjoy a high status in the world.

The casting of the Giant Buddha is a large-scale and difficult project. The preparatory committee decided to let Nanjing Chenguang Group undertake the project. Nanjing Chenguang Group has reliable technology and has accumulated rich experience in building the Tian Tan Buddha in Hong Kong. The architectural structure design of the Giant Buddha was undertaken by the East China Architectural Design Institute, which is famous at home and abroad for designing the Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower. The artistic shape of the Big Buddha is designed by Nanjing artist Wu Xianlin.

The main data of Lingshan Giant Buddha are as follows: 1. Lingshan Giant Buddha is 88 meters high, with a body of 79 meters and lotus petals of 9 meters. 2. The body of Lingshan Buddha (excluding lotus petals) is composed of 1,560 6-8 mm thick copper wall plates, with welds extending over 30 kilometers. 3. The Lingshan Giant Buddha casts about 700 tons of copper and has a copper plate area of ??more than 9,000 square meters, about the size of one and a half football fields. 4. Due to the use of high technology, the Lingshan Giant Buddha can withstand typhoons of magnitude 14 and earthquakes of magnitude 8.

The creation of the Lingshan Giant Buddha was completed based on the records of the thirty-two forms of the Tathagata in the Buddhist scriptures. The Buddha is smiling kindly, looking broadly at all living beings. The "Fearless Seal" in his right hand represents the removal of pain, and the "Yu Seal" in his left hand represents giving happiness, both of which are signs of blessing. The entire Buddha statue is solemn and complete, serene, dignified and meticulous, showing the compassion of the Buddha. .

Looking back at the history of China and Buddhism, in every prosperous era, there will be highly civilized artistic crystallizations that will last for thousands of generations. He has made extraordinary achievements in erecting statues for the Buddha, from Yungang and Longmen to Dunhuang and Dazu. Now there is the Lingshan Giant Buddha, thus forming a nationwide map with the Lingshan Giant Buddha in Wuxi, Jiangsu in the east, the Tiantan Giant Buddha in Hong Kong in the south, the Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan in the west, and the Yunshan Giant Buddha in Shanxi in the north. The Gang Buddha has a unique and echoing pattern of five Buddhas in five directions standing tall in the Longmen Buddha in Luoyang, Henan.

The Lingshan Giant Buddha stands on Xiaoling Mountain on the shore of Taihu Lake in Wuxi. It reflects the economic development, cultural prosperity, social stability and peace of this blessed land in East China. It is also an important manifestation of China's policy of freedom of religious belief and a symbol of peace. Like life like bronze, it lasts forever.

Lingshan scenic spot is 17 kilometers away from Wuxi City and connected by a special tourist highway. It is located on the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway and the Beijing-Shanghai artery, so the transportation is very convenient. The recently opened high-speed yachts connect Lingshan scenic spot with old and new attractions such as Yuantouzhu, Three Kingdoms City, and Water Margin City within 15 minutes. There are also cruise ships connecting Suzhou, Huzhou, and Hangzhou. The area around Taihu Lake has since formed a more compact tourism sector.

In addition, the Big Buddha faces Taihu Lake in the front; Qinglong Mountain on the left; Baihu Mountain on the right; and Lingshan Mountain in the back, which occupies an auspicious position.

Characteristics of Lingshan Giant Buddha

What is special about the famous Lingshan Giant Buddha and what are its special karma and fate.

First of all, the location of the Giant Buddha is Xiaoling Mountain named by Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty, hence the name Lingshan Giant Buddha. Secondly, the Lingshan Giant Buddha was built under the personal supervision of Mr. Zhao Puchu, the respected former president of the Chinese Buddhist Association, and received great support from the Chinese Buddhist community and all walks of life. During the construction of the Lingshan Giant Buddha, Mr. Zhao Puchu also proposed the concept of China's "Five Directions and Five Buddhas" - with the completion of the Lingshan Giant Buddha, the Lingshan Giant Buddha in the East, the Tiantan Giant Buddha in the South, the Leshan Giant Buddha in the West, the Yungang Giant Buddha in the North, and The layout of the "Five Directions and Five Buddhas" of the Longmen Giant Buddha in the Central Plains.

The Buddha's right hand points to the sky, which is called the "Silver of Fearlessness", which means that the Buddha is removing pain for all living beings; his left hand points to the ground, which is called "The Seal of Wishing", which is to bless all living beings to be safe and happy. The solemn and peaceful Buddha is blessing tourists all the time. It can be said that the Lingshan Giant Buddha is a large-scale art treasure integrating culture, art and religion. Such a huge project can only be realized in a prosperous era when the country is peaceful and the people are safe, the country is prosperous and the people are strong.

I don’t know if you have noticed when worshiping the Buddha - whether you are approaching or far away from the Buddha, left or right, the eyes of the Buddha are always following and paying attention. Why is this? Could it be that the Buddha's eyes really move, or that the Buddha's Dharma is boundless and omnipresent? In fact, it is the sculptor's magic touch and the natural combination during the construction process that created such a magical effect. There are many legends about the magic of Lingshan Giant Buddha among the people, tourists and believers, such as the strange auspicious image when the Lingshan Giant Buddha was consecrated, the auspicious weather when the Prince's statue was consecrated and the Thousand Monks Dharma Ceremony, etc. If you are interested, you might as well go to Lingshan to explore after all.

In addition, when you arrive at Lingshan Mountain, don’t forget to hug the Buddha’s feet. This is the only way to get close to the Buddha. It is often said: "Touching the Buddha's hands brings blessings, and hugging the Buddha's feet brings peace." Holding the Buddha's feet in Lingshan can bring peace, auspiciousness, happiness, longevity and happiness to everyone. Explanation of Lingshan Giant Buddha 2

Lingshan Giant Buddha is located on Xiaoling Mountain beside Taihu Lake in Wuxi. It is the tallest bronze standing statue of Buddha in the world. It is very grand and spectacular. The Giant Buddha is one of the five major Buddhas in the five directions of China. Many masters came to hold a grand ceremony when it was consecrated. It is said that praying and worshiping the Giant Buddha is very effective.

The Big Buddha is located at the innermost side of the Lingshan Scenic Area, about 1.2 kilometers from the gate. To get to the Big Buddha, you need to walk from the scenic area or take a sightseeing bus to the square in front of the Big Buddha. From the square to the foot of the Big Buddha, you need to walk 288 steps. , but the slope is gentle and effortless.

When visiting the Lingshan Giant Buddha, the first thing you will feel is the scale of the Buddha. The entire Buddha is 88 meters high, of which the Buddha body is 79 meters high. Each finger of the Buddha is 1 meter in diameter. Driving nearby, you can see the giant Buddha standing on the mountain from a distance. Due to its height, it is not possible to take pictures of all of the Big Buddha at its feet. Instead, a certain distance is required. Photographing near the Xiangfu Zen Temple at the foot of the Big Buddha is most suitable.

There is an interesting phenomenon when visiting the Big Buddha. When you look up at the Buddha, no matter whether you walk in or out, left or right, the Buddha's eyes are always looking at you, as if "Buddhism is boundless and you can see everything." This reflects the magic touch of the sculptor's design in the Buddha's architecture, creating such a magical effect.

When you arrive at the foot of the Giant Buddha, you first come to the base. The base of the Lingshan Buddha is also very large, 9 meters high, which is equivalent to a two or three-story building. Inside the pedestal is a Buddhist culture exhibition hall, which displays the culture and stories of China's Five Directions and Five Buddhas and the Three Paths of Sino-Tibetan Buddhism. It is worth visiting.

There is an elevator in the exhibition hall that leads to the Buddha’s feet. You can take the elevator up and hug the Buddha’s feet to bring yourself peace.

The Lingshan scenic spot built for the Giant Buddha is now also well-known. There are many wonderful attractions such as Lingshan Brahma Palace, Nine Dragon Baths, and the No. 1 Palm in the World, which are worth visiting one by one. Lingshan Giant Buddha Explanation 3

Hello everyone, this is the Lingshan Giant Buddha. The Lingshan Giant Buddha is 88 meters high and is 101.5 meters high including the three-story stone base. It is 17 meters taller than the Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan, which is a mountain and a Buddha. It is currently the tallest bronze Buddha statue in the world.

One thing is worth introducing: that is the "eyes" of the Buddha.

Please note that no matter you walk closer or farther, left or right, the Buddha's "eyes" seem to always follow you and pay attention to you. As you get closer to the Buddha, the eyes of the Buddha seem to gradually open and widen. Why is this? Do the eyes really stop moving? In fact, it is not surprising. There is absolutely nothing magical here. ?The color is the effect produced by using visual difference. It relies on artistic charm, or the artistic skill of the sculptor.

Our entire construction of the Buddha is made of high-tech assembly and welding, and we have adopted complete wind resistance, earthquake resistance, corrosion resistance, lightning protection and other measures. The Lingshan Giant Buddha is cast in pieces, and then assembled piece by piece and welded together on site to make it "seamless".

Think about it, how much technical content and workload is involved?! Even so, compared with the ancient methods of making bronze Buddhas, I don’t know how much trouble is saved. !

Due to time constraints, I can only talk about two questions here? Why?

The first one? Why? It is: the installed Buddha, why? The two feet are separated The problem of the ground

This is because the overall design plan of the Lingshan Giant Buddha adopts the "overall suspension" plan. After the Buddha body copper wall panels are assembled and welded into a whole, they are directly suspended on the main reinforced concrete frame like a building through the auxiliary brackets and the main steel frame. There are a total of four to five thousand auxiliary brackets, with an average of 2 to 3 per copper siding. The entire Buddha statue is equivalent to four to five thousand hands supporting and pulling it from the inside. In this way, the copper wall panels can be cast as thin as possible, saving copper materials and being economical and reasonable. Therefore, the bottom layer of copper siding should be off the ground.

The second one? Why? It is: There is no lightning rod on the head of the Buddha. Can it protect against lightning? Why?

If a lightning rod is installed on the head of the Buddha, it will look like a lightning rod. Of course it doesn’t look good to have a little braid sticking up like that! In fact, there are many lightning rods on the Buddha’s head. The difference is that the lightning rods are not pointed, but spherical, so there are 298 buns. . Everyone knows that lightning rods must be pointed, but the lightning rods in Britain and its colonies are all blunt.

A pointed lightning rod can only protect itself from lightning strikes, but it cannot protect neighboring areas from lightning strikes. The situation of the blunt lightning rod is completely different. Although it is struck by lightning, it is not damaged because it is well grounded. However, it can use it as the vertex to effectively deploy a conical protective umbrella to protect objects under the umbrella from lightning. of harm. Blunt lightning rods are more conducive to the formation of lightning channels. In this way, wouldn't the top of the spiral-shaped hair bun be just right?

It is precisely because the construction of Lingshan Giant Buddha contains many technological contents. Therefore, we can proudly say that the completion of the Lingshan Giant Buddha is a symbol of my country’s national peace and prosperity.

If the country is not peaceful and the people are safe, who would have the energy to concentrate on building a giant Buddha? Without advanced technology and strong national power, how could it be possible to build a bronze Buddha like the Lingshan Giant Buddha?