Nov 9, 2024, 05:45 PM IST

5 tallest Buddha statues in the world

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Some Buddha statues are constructed to be incredibly large, with several of them ranking among the tallest statues in the world.

Spring Temple Buddha: Located in Henan Province, China, this statue depicts the Buddha (Vairocana) and is 128 metre (420 ft) tall.

Laykyun Sekkya: Located in Khatakan Taung, Myanmar, this statue depicts the Buddha (Gautama) and is 115.8 metre (380 ft) tall.

Ushiku Daibutsu: Located in Ushiku, Japan, this statue depicts the Buddha (Amitābha) and is 100 metre (330 ft) tall.

The Great Buddha of Thailand: This statue is 93 metre (305 ft) tall.

Leshan Giant Buddha: A cultural landmark in Leshan, China, it is one of the biggest Buddha statues in the world at 233 feet (71 m) high.

This information is not DNA’s opinion but obtained from media reports.