Dhyana Buddha statue

Dhyana Buddha Project in Amaravathi[1]

Sitting Buddha in dhyana position
Location Amaravathi, India
Coordinates 16°34′44″N 80°21′11″E / 16.5789°N 80.3531°E / 16.5789; 80.3531Coordinates: 16°34′44″N 80°21′11″E / 16.5789°N 80.3531°E / 16.5789; 80.3531
Height 125 feet (38 m)
Governing body APTDC
Material Concrete, Stone
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India

The Dhyana Buddha statue is a statue of a Buddha in Amaravathi, India.

History

The recorded history of Amaravati and nearby Dharanikota dates to 5th century BCE. It was the capital of Satavahanas who ruled from 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE who are much favor in Buddhism expanded it. The most important historic monument in Amaravathi town is the Mahachaitya. It is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India which maintains a site museum known as old museum.

Dhyana Buddha statue

The Dhyana Buddha statue of 125 ft (38 m) is located at Amaravati.[2] It is situated on the banks of Krishna river in 4.5 acres (1.8 ha) with eight pillars on a Lotus pandal.[3]

Structure and significance

The statue has a museum inside it, which consists of sculptures depicting Buddhist significance. The eight pillars signifies path for salvation followed by Buddha, four zones for noble truths and five ayaka pillars for stages of life.[3] APTDC is going to complete the Theme Park infront of the statue which is said to be opened for Public in 2018.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Dhayana Buddha Project in Amaravathi".
  2. ↑ "Amaravathi buddha project".
  3. 1 2 Samuel Jonathan, P (22 October 2015). "Dhyana Buddha to be the cynosure". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  4. ↑ "Theme park in Amaravathi".

External links

Media related to Amaravati at Wikimedia Commons

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