T T Buddha large bronze statue Buddha, completed 1993, located Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hg Kg. A known Bg Buddha, world's tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha. T statue located P L Monastery symbolizes harmonious relationship between nature, people religion. I major center Buddhism Hg Kong, popular tourist attraction.

T statue named T T Buddha because model Altar Heaven Earthly Mount T T, Temple Heaven Beijing. I large Buddha statues China. T Buddha statue lotus throne p three-platform altar. I surrounded y eight smaller bronze statues representing g immortals. L Daibutsu Kamakura, Japan, T T Buddha image Buddha Amitabha.

T Buddha 34 meters tall, weighs 250 tonnes, world's tallest outdoor bronze seated Buddha prior 2007. I reputedly y Macau clear y. Visitors climb 268 steps order reach Buddha, though features small winding Buddha vehicles accommodate handicapped.

T T T Buddha appears serene dignified. H right raised, representing removal affliction. H rests p gesture giving dhana. T Buddha faces north, which unique among great Buddha statues, others south.

I addition, there 3 floors beneath Buddha statue: T H Universe, T H Benevolent Merit, T H Remembrance. O renowned features inside relic Sakyamuni, consisting alleged cremated remains. There g carved inscribed images Buddhas . I designed g every seven minutes, 108 times y, symbolizing release 108 kinds human vexations.

Public transport

Visitors reach y taxi, travelling first M W ( known "Silvermine By") ferry Outlying Islands piers Central (p N. 6), Tg Chung station MTR. Visitors y travel Buddha following routes:

M W Ngong Pg — NLB N. 2

Tg Chung Ngong Pg — NLB N. 23 (By ticket booth stop, py exact amount . O-y fares ( D 2007): $16 HKD M-S, $25 HKD Sun/Holidays)

Visitors Hg Kg staying y should consider buying Octopus C p://www.g-g-travel.org/Octopus.p their arrival HK International Airport ( y HK$150) - there stand j after customs - topped p, machines located every MTR station HK$50 HK$100 MTR, buses, trams, ( ) ferries, py meals y restaurants y 7 Eleven stores - painless avoids track carry change (buses example y accept exact ).

A gondola lift, Ngong Pg Skyrail between Tg Chung Ngong Ping, provides another means access. Round-p ( J 2008): $88 HKD M-S, $98 HKD Sun/Holidays - entrance performances centre y p Skyrail extra staff y g explaining options p expensive. T entrance Skyrail other station MTR station signs indicate opens 10.00 .. normally y start selling tickets 9.30 ..

Public Access

P L Monastery Buddha p public between 10:00 17:45. Access Buddha charge.

Visitors y nearby monastery, known "Buddhist Kingdom South," which serves international Buddhist retreat, largest known Hg Kg. T monastery built y three Z masters 1920. T temples painted vermilion interiors dragons y other different Chinese mythical figures walls ceilings. Visitors often spend attached garden, y garden territory. A minute p garden leads "Wisdom Path" - y large wooden inscription Heart Sutra within figure 8 symbolize infinity.

History

T T T Buddha constructed beginning 1990, finished December 29, 1993, birthday Sakyamuni, historic Buddha. T construction costs giant Buddha estimated p $68 million. I formed 202 separate pieces bronze. I addition exterior components, there strong steel framework inside statue support heavy pressure.

W statue completed, monks around world invited opening ceremony. Distinguished visitors mainland China, Hg Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, S Lanka, United States p proceedings.

O October 18, 1999, Hg Kg P Office issued stamp depicting T T Buddha. T MTR corporation issued tourist souvenir ticket featuring photograph statue.