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The bronze Buddha statue sits solemnly atop Ba Den Mountain, becoming a striking feature amidst the mist and clouds of Tay Ninh. Join Mytour as we uncover the hidden truths within this sacred religious structure!
1. The statue on Ba Den Mountain is actually the Buddha statue of Tây Bổ Đà Sơn.
The inspiration for the Buddha statue on Ba Den Mountain comes from one of more than 40 ancient Buddha statues found at the Bổ Đà Sơn National Relic Site in Bắc Giang Province. Consequently, this statue has been officially referred to as the “Bổ Đà Sơn Buddha statue” by the mainstream media of the Vietnam Buddhist Church. Once completed, this massive red bronze statue was placed on top of Ba Den Mountain in Tây Ninh and was formally named the Tây Bổ Đà Sơn Buddha.
2. The height of the Tây Bổ Đà Sơn Buddha statue.
The statue stands at an impressive height of 72 meters, cast from more than 170 tons of red bronze. Positioned atop Ba Den Mountain at an altitude of 986 meters, the Buddha statue faces the Tây Ninh plain. It symbolizes blessings and peace for all people. This sacred religious monument also embodies many refined aspects of Vietnamese Buddhist culture and architecture.
3. The records of the Buddha statue – Tây Ninh.
The Buddha statue atop Ba Den Mountain has achieved two remarkable records:
– "The tallest bronze Buddha statue in Asia located on a mountaintop," awarded by the Asia Book of Records.
– "The tallest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam located on a mountaintop," awarded by the Vietnam Book of Records.
4. The design concept of the Tây Bổ Đà Sơn Buddha statue.
The Buddha statue in Tây Ninh is modeled after the Buddha statues from the Lê Dynasty. Previous Bodhisattva figures were relatively simple in form, with a somewhat primitive design, lacking intricate details. The crucial aspect of these statues is that they were predominantly seated, making them less suitable for the outdoor mountain setting of Ba Den Mountain in Tây Ninh.
The Buddha statues in temples during the Lê Dynasty were characterized by strong lines and intricate, rich floral patterns. The statues were beautiful and distinctly Vietnamese. As a result, the Buddha statue at Ba Den Mountain preserves all the formal elements and the spiritual essence of ancient Vietnamese Buddhist statues while achieving grandeur for a monumental Buddha project.
However, upon closer inspection, this statue does not exactly replicate any single Buddha statue model but is instead a refined selection of various elements. It carefully blends decorations, robes, hats, and patterns, adhering to the standards of Buddhist statue creation while preserving the core principles of Vietnamese Buddhist iconography.
5. The 'spiritual code' behind the Buddha statue of Ba Den Mountain.
The Tây Bổ Đà Sơn Buddha wears a crown carved with the image of Buddha Amitābha, symbolizing the sharp wisdom and boundless compassion of Buddha, extending to the world and all living beings.
The statue's left hand holds an urn of nectar, pouring downward, symbolizing the act of bestowing blessings and delivering all beings from suffering.
The right hand is raised in the Karana Mudrā, a gesture of teaching, signifying the dispelling of evil deeds and negative karma.
The lotus pedestal: In most other countries, the lotus pedestal beneath Buddha statues is usually plain, with simple lines or just a straight downward flow. However, the pedestal of the Tây Bổ Đà Sơn Buddha is adorned with intricate patterns and motifs, inspired by the lotus petals of Lê Dynasty Buddha statues. It also features cloud patterns and three water drops, symbolizing prayers for favorable weather and harmony.
According to Mytour.vn
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Source: Mytour.vn Travel Guide
Mytour.vnMay 17, 2024
