Top 4 unique Buddha statues in Vietnam - Pride of people all over the country

Buddhism is one of the popular beliefs that has deeply ingrained in the subconscious of Vietnamese people, it is also one of the major religions. in our country ever. When it comes to Buddhism it is impossible not to mention the temples and when it comes to temples we cannot help but talk about Buddha statues. Here are the unique Buddha statues in Vietnam that make you admire to be able to visit once.

The tallest statue of Buddha in Southeast Asia - Nui Ba Den Tay Ninh

Recently, our country was honored to welcome another very unique new project, that is the statue of Buddha Ba Tay Bon Da Son at Ba Denmountain, Tay Ninh. The work was built with more than 170 tons of red copper, total height up to 72m. And up to the present time, Tay Bon Da Son is considered the highest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam in particular and Asia in general. 

 

Nui Ba Den Tay Ninh. Photo: venturology 

This unique Buddha statue in Vietnam has been selected by the author based on the Le dynasty's archetype Buddha image to create a perfect work. The Buddha-sama wears a crown engraved with Buddha Amitabha's image, honoring the Buddha's wisdom and compassion to spread sentient beings to the world. 

 

The statue of Ba Den Da Son Buddha at Ba Den Tay Ninh mountain. Photo: doisongphapluatnectar

Left hand of the Buddha statue holding a vase ofis sloping down, symbolizing giving blessings, saving sentient beings from suffering. The right hand raised to hold the charismatic seal of Karana Mudr to keep away from evil karma. With cloud shape and three drops of water, symbolizing prayers for good weather, universal sentient beings.

 

The author was based on the prototype of the Le Buddha image and then filtered out the most outstanding elements. Photo: lamnhatminhBon

In the midst of majestic Ba Den mountain, thousands of flowers blooming, Buddha TayDa Son stands solemnly on a bronze lotus, symbolizing purity and praying for a peaceful home. This is also chosen by many people to become the spiritual fulcrum between days of anxiety and praying for peace and happiness for a new year ahead.

 

In the midst of the majestic Ba Den mountain, thousands of flowers blooming, Buddha Tay Bon Da Son stands solemnly on a bronze lotus. Photo: cdn

Address: Ninh Phu Quarter, Ninh Son Ward, Tay Ninh City, Tay Ninh Province

 

Buddha statue hidden under water - Thanh Luong, Phu Yen

In Phu Yen Pagoda, Thanh Luong Pagoda is known for many people. made up very nicely: coral and coconut shell. From a distance, you will see that the temple has architecture unlike other traditional temples, but it has a breath of ocean culture thanks to a novel combination of materials. With corals symbolizing marine creatures, and coconut shells bring the beauty of purity, as high as the meaning of Buddhist culture.

 

In Phu Yen, Thanh Luong Pagoda is known by many people for its unique ingredients: coral and coconut shell. Photo: ivivu

In addition to being famous for construction materials, Thanh Luong Phu Yen Pagoda also impresses many people with a statue of Buddha nestled in the middle of Long An Lake. In front of the statue, there are paths floating on the water, so visitors can get closer to the statue to admire and take pictures of virtual life.

 

Thanh Luong Phu Yen pagoda also impresses many people with a statue of Buddha nestled in the middle of Long An lake. Photo: thienthuytravel

Under the clear blue water of Long An Lake, this unique Buddha statue in Vietnam appears with both majestic and charismatic beauty. The image of the Buddha with a natural smile at the same hand protruding from the water creates an extremely sacred, special peaceful scene.

 

The image of the Buddha with a natural, peaceful smile. Photo: ivivuminiatures

The statue is extremely large, with its back against the lake wall, surrounded by beautifully designed. According to many people, the idea of ​​this statue stems from the previous time a Buddha statue drifted in from the sea was picked up by the temple and asked to bring it to worship. And to this day, the statue is still placed in a solemn position in the temple for visitors to worship.

 

The statue is placed in a solemn position in the temple for visitors to worship. Photo: vietdaily

Address: My Quang Nam Hamlet, An Chan Commune, Tuy An District, Phu Yen Province

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Largest lying Sakyamuni Buddha Vietnam - Som Rong Temple Soc Trang

The full name of Som Rong Pagoda is Botum Vong Sa Som Rong Pagoda. Initially, the pagoda was erected of bamboo, wood and thatched simple leaf roofs, but later when donated to make the current monumental structure. Here, the page becomes one of the temples attracting a large number of tourists looking to take pictures and check-in in Soc Trang. 

 

Som Rong pagoda whose full name is Botum Vong Sa Som Rong Pagoda. Photo: topplus

What makes Som Rong Soc Trang Pagoda so attractive to young people is the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha in the temple grounds. The statue was built with a length of 63m, a height of 22.5m and a weight of up to 490 tons, and is considered one of the largest reclining Buddha statues in Vietnam today.

 

What makes Som Rong Soc Trang pagoda so attractive to young people is the Buddha statue of Sakyamuni in Nirvana located in the temple grounds. Photo: yan

This can be seen as the largest work of the Shakyamuni Buddha in Soc Trang province with typical features of the Khmer people. The work will increase the uniqueness of the temple, contribute to attracting a large number of Buddhists and tourists inside and outside the province, forming a spiritual tourist destination of the province and the Mekong Delta region.

 

This can be seen as the largest Buddha statue work in Soc Trang province. Photo: vietnamtimes

Address: 367 Ton Duc Thang, Ward 5, Soc Trang City 

 

Buddha statue sitting on the king's back - Hoe Nhai, Hanoi

Hoe Nhai pagoda is located at 19 Hang Than Street, Nguyen Trung Truc Ward, Ba Dinh District , Hanoi. This is considered one of the largest ancient temples in the ancient capital Thang Long. The pagoda has a total area of ​​up to 3,000m2, bringing foreign internal architecture, the space here is very airy and quiet.

 

Hoe Nhai Pagoda is one of the largest ancient temples in the ancient capital Thang Long. Photo: dulich

What makes this temple unique and famous is the statue of a Buddha sitting on the back of a king lying on the ground. At first, many people thought it was a monolithic Buddha statue, but in fact this was a work that was cleverly combined by folk artists from two separate parts into one block.

 

What makes this temple unique is the statue of a Buddha sitting on the back of a king lying on the ground. Photo: chuaviettoancau

Overall Buddha statue sitting on the king's back is more than 3m high. The Buddha image sitting on the back of a person who is a king is unprecedented, seems to go against the Buddhist teachings, destroying the traditional shaping structure inherent in the art of carving Buddha statues, which is usually sitting on a lotus.

 

Overall, the Buddha statue sitting on the king's back is more than 3m high. Photo: vnecdnsubmission

Many people when looking at this statue believe that the figure of the king kneeling and prostrating close to the ground represents an absolute. It is sincere remorse, a profound change in the heart that is not forced and therefore is an acknowledgment, correction, not the act of punishment.

 

The statue represents an absolute submission. Photo: dulich

In 2006, on the occasion of UNESCO's recognition of Buddha's birthday as a world religious festival, many unique Buddhist cultural works throughout Asia were mentioned, including the unique statue of the king of confession in Vietnam. Male. Currently, the penitential king is also recorded in the Guinness book of international records, in the field of Buddhism.

 

Currently, the penitential king is also recorded in the Guinness book of international records, in the field of Buddhism. Photo: redsvn 

For followers of Buddhism, going to the temple has probably become an indispensable habit. Going to the temple is looking for a pure, spiritual place, and finding the wishes of the human heart. It will be a double job if you can both go to the temple to pray but also visit the unique works of the temple. The four unique Buddha statues in Vietnam mentioned above not only contribute to a solemn atmosphere but also bring beautiful images of Vietnamese temples to international friends. Have a great trip!