The construction of Leshan Dai Buddha changed the flow, making the confluence of the three rivers safer for boats to pass.
China has many sacred sites. One of the most revered places is located in the Southwest.
This huge statue, called Leshan Great Buddha , is located on Mount Emi, where Buddhism was first established in China in the 1st century.
The huge Buddha statue is located at the confluence of three rivers.
Buddhism was introduced from India to China and today is one of the largest religions in the country.
The Leshan Great Buddha was carved in the 8th century for a special reason. The huge Buddha statue is located at the confluence of three rivers. The current creates a large whirlpool, in the past ships often sank, causing many deaths g. Therefore, Venerable Hai Thong decided to erect a giant Buddha statue here, opposite Lang Van Pagoda.
It took him two years to raise money for the project but died before the statue was completed. His two disciples continued their work, dumping tons of rocks into the water below. All the sediments change the river’s flow, making it a safer place.
After 90 years of construction, the statue was completed in 803 during the Tang Dynasty.
Each period has its own description of the Buddha. Under the Tang Dynasty, the society was very advanced, the economy was prosperous and the life was prosperous. In the paintings of the Tang Dynasty, the subjects in the business were dignified and dignified. This was typical in the Tang Dynasty. Accordingly, the statue of Leshan Great Buddha also carries these characteristics.