[The Great Buddha Statue, Bodh Gaya, India] A giant statue that bestows peace of mind

In Bodh Gaya, a holy place for Buddhists, there is a statue that has an overwhelming presence just by sitting. This is the "80-foot Great Buddha."
It is about 25 meters tall. Looking down with a gentle smile, this Great Buddha is said to be the image of Buddha spreading his teachings to the world, and attracts many pilgrims and tourists every year.
Its majestic, tranquil, and somewhat inclusive appearance is truly the end point of a "journey of the heart."

👀 Points of interest ✨

Impressive scale! A 25-meter-tall Great Buddha statue 🗿
This Great Buddha statue was completed in 1990 with the support of Buddhist countries such as Japan, Thailand, China, and Korea.
It is one of the largest statues of Shakyamuni in meditation in India, and its imposing scale will make anyone stop in their tracks.
The graceful lines made of marble and red sandstone and the delicate details of the carvings are also highlights. Small statues of Buddhist disciples are lined up around the area, expressing the Buddhist worldview in three dimensions.

② A place of prayer visited by pilgrims from all over the world🌏
This is not just a tourist spot, but a holy place of faith.
The sight of visitors quietly joining their hands and praying is very impressive.
The sound of Tibetan monks chanting from time to time echoes through the air, creating a sacred atmosphere.
For travelers seeking "tranquility" beyond religion, this is a place where you can spend time facing your deep inner self.

Great for photos📸🪷
Beautiful from afar or up close
The Great Buddha shining under the blue sky is just as beautiful as a postcard.
The closer you get, the more the intricacy of the carvings and the quiet expression emerge, and from afar, the dignity of the Buddha is conveyed.
One of the attractions is that you can take beautiful photos at any time of day, whether it's the soft light of the morning or the golden backlight of the evening.

We also recommend touring the surrounding spots 🚶♀️
Beautiful temples built by various countries are dotted around Bodh Gaya, including the Mahabodhi Temple (a World Heritage Site), the Japanese Temple, and the Chinese Temple.

This Great Buddha statue is also a spot that you absolutely cannot miss when touring Buddhist culture.

It is a privilege unique to Bodh Gaya to be able to experience the architectural styles and forms of faith of various countries within walking distance.

Basic information 📝
📍Access: About 10 minutes walk from Mahabodhi Temple, or a few minutes by auto rickshaw

💰Admission fee: Free

🕰️Opening hours: Opening hours: 7:00-12:00 / 14:00-17:30

The 80-foot Great Buddha statue is not only overwhelming in its appearance, but also calms the hearts of those who look up at it and gives them inner peace.

When you want to stop for a moment during your journey and face yourself──
This place will be there for you.
If you visit Bodh Gaya, we confidently recommend this as a "monument of the soul" that you definitely don't want to miss!

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