Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue
completed construction on September 25th 2015 in the mountains of
Bhutan celebrating their 60th anniversary of fourth king Jigme Singye
Wangchuck.
The gigantic Buddha stands at a height of 169 feet (51.5 meters) and is sited amidst the ruins of
Kuensel Phodrang, the palace of Sherab Wangchuk, the thirteenth Desi Druk, overlooking the southern approach to Thimphu, the capital of Bhuta.
The
Buddha statue will overlook the capital city within the gigantic bronze
structure including the thri (throne) there will be enough space to
house 17 storeys of different lhakhangs. These include three storeys
within the throne. The first storey, which surrounds the centre, will
house eight 10-feet standing bodhisattvas, the miracle sons of Buddha
Shakyamuni. The second storey surrounding the centre pillar will have
eight more 10-feet sitting Medicinal Buddhas. The third storey inside
the lotus seat will house six-feet high 16 arahats, King Hashang
(Maitreya Bodhisattva), Dharmata Tiger, Sutra Holder and the four direction King's.
In the centre chamber will be seated the main Buddha Shakyamuni. The statue will house over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues, each of which, like the Buddha Dordenma itself, will be made of bronze and gilded in gold. The rooms from the third storey till the top will accommodate 100,000 statues of eight-inch Buddha Dordenma made of copper and gilded in gold placed in multi-layered grid-boxes.
It is a religious place as well a
recreational park. Walking up to the Buddha point is as exotic as
trekking in the woods. Being at Buddha point lets you feel at peace and
serene because it overlooks the Beautiful Himalayan Mountain Ranges. Early morning the view is Just so awesome that you would love to stay there.
The gigantic Buddha stands at a height of 169 feet (51.5 meters) and is sited amidst the ruins of
Kuensel Phodrang, the palace of Sherab Wangchuk, the thirteenth Desi Druk, overlooking the southern approach to Thimphu, the capital of Bhuta.
The
Buddha statue will overlook the capital city within the gigantic bronze
structure including the thri (throne) there will be enough space to
house 17 storeys of different lhakhangs. These include three storeys
within the throne. The first storey, which surrounds the centre, will
house eight 10-feet standing bodhisattvas, the miracle sons of Buddha
Shakyamuni. The second storey surrounding the centre pillar will have
eight more 10-feet sitting Medicinal Buddhas. The third storey inside
the lotus seat will house six-feet high 16 arahats, King Hashang
(Maitreya Bodhisattva), Dharmata Tiger, Sutra Holder and the four direction King's. In the centre chamber will be seated the main Buddha Shakyamuni. The statue will house over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues, each of which, like the Buddha Dordenma itself, will be made of bronze and gilded in gold. The rooms from the third storey till the top will accommodate 100,000 statues of eight-inch Buddha Dordenma made of copper and gilded in gold placed in multi-layered grid-boxes.
And if you are Bhutan Don't miss to Visit Buddha Point! Early Morning or towards the evening :D
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