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Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest stone statue in the world

New Delhi: The Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan was carved out of a mountainside in the 8th century. It is carved out of a cliff face that lies at the confluence of the Minjiang, Dadu

India TV News Desk Updated on: March 20, 2014 7:07 IST


Known as Dafo, the statue depicts a seated Maitreya Buddha with his hands resting on his knees, gazing across the river with heavy-lidded eyes.

Maitreya is the future Buddha, who will appear to preach the dharma when the teachings of Gautama Buddha have faded away.

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