, March 5 Chengdu, Xinhua (reporter yuanjian) the ten directions of up to 48 m statue of Samantabhadra located on Emei mountain in Sichuan jinding, shining in the Sun dazzling. This by the Taiwan design of famous architect c. y. LEE, bronze statue weighs 350 tons at present has been basically completed, held a grand opening ceremony on June 18.
according to the Mount Emei scenic area Administration Committee Director Qin Furong introduced, Emei mountain reflection of the ten directions statue of Samantabhadra Buddha statues in bronze golds-plate process, height of 48 m, is made up of pedestal and statue of the ten directions Samantabhadra. Seat height 6 m, width 27 metres long, external granite relief decoration. Ten statue of Fang Puxian 42 meters high, weighs 350 tons, Samantabhadra Buddha sitting in the Lotus and elephant on stage, ten avatars are divided into three tiers, looked different. Bronze golds-plate outside, perfect design, process flow, has a very high cultural value and appreciation of aesthetic value, is the crystallization of the wisdom of artists across the Taiwan Strait.
Qin Furong said, after 3 years of jinding restoration works in jinding of 3,079 m above sea level, in the ten directions statue of Samantabhadra as the Center, the newly-built around the Temple of the Golden Temple, Temple of the silver and copper distribution, is surrounding around the campaign, becoming the nation’s largest metal complexes.
in Emei mountain is one of the world famous Buddhist shrine, is the center of Samantabhadra bodhisattva, 1996 along with the Leshan giant Buddha is included in the list of the world cultural and natural heritage. Emei mountain reflection in Buddhism is also called “light”, “happiness”, is the embodiment of Emei mountain Buddhism . culture, Buddha’s light is to see Mount Emei Sunrise, clouds, and Holy light “wonders of the four” best location. (End)