Tian Tan Buddha Statue Lantau Hong Kong

Tian Tan Buddha is the bronze statue of Buddha with a very large size. Tian Tan Buddha statue located on Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong. Tian Tan Buddha statue is also known as 'Big Buddha'. Tian Tan Buddha as the Buddha statue sits outside the top made of bronze. Tian Tan Buddha is located near Po Lin Monastery.

Tian Tan Buddha symbolizes the pillars of the relationship of man and nature, people and religion. This place is a major center of Buddhism in Hong Kong. In addition, the Tian Tan Buddha is also a tourist attraction. Tian Tan Buddha statue was completed in 1993. In the process of making the giant Tian Tan Buddha statue took nearly ten years.

Tian Tan Buddha

 
Basic naming Tian Tan Buddha Altar models starting from the model of the Altar of Heaven or Earthly Mount of Tian Tan. the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. One of the five large Buddha statues in China, it is enthroned on a lotus above the three-platform altar. Surrounding six smaller bronze statues known as "The Offering of the Six Devas" to pose offering flowers, incense, lamps, ointment, fruit, and also music to the Buddha. Sixth it symbolizes the Six Perfections of generosity, morality, patience, vigor, meditation and wisdom, all that is necessary for enlightenment.

Tian Tan Buddha is built with a height of 34 meters (112 feet), weighs more than 250 metric tons (280 short tons), and was built from 202 pieces of bronze. The tourists who come to visit have to climb 268 steps to reach the Buddha. Tian Tan Buddha is one of the popular places to vacation.