The Lingshan Giant Buddha is a world-famous attraction located between the mountains and rivers of the Mashan National Scenic Area in Binhu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province. It is also an important part of the Wuxi Lingshan Scenic Area, a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction. The Buddha body is located on the south side of Qinlu Peak in Mashan, Wuxi and was consecrated on November 15, 1997. The location of the Giant Buddha is Xiaoling Mountain named by Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty, hence the name "Lingshan Giant Buddha".
The Lingshan Giant Buddha is one of the city symbols of Wuxi and is of great significance to social, cultural and economic development. The artistic shape of the Big Buddha is designed by Nanjing artist Wu Xianlin. Basic introduction Chinese name: Lingshan Giant Buddha Foreign name: Grand Buddha at Ling Shan Alias: Xiaolingshan Administrative District Category: Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province Area: East China Area under the jurisdiction: Mashan Town, Binhu District, Wuxi City *** Residence: Binhu Wuxi Civic Center, No. 1, Xinjinkui Road, District Telephone area code: 0510 Postal code: 214000 Location: No. 1, Lingshan Road, Mashan Town, Binhu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province Area: 30 hectares Population: 6.553 million (2017) Dialect: Wu language - Taihu film - Wuxi dialect Climate conditions: Subtropical monsoon climate Famous attractions: Lingshan Giant Buddha, Kowloon bathing, Lingshan Brahma Palace, Wuyin Mandala, Nianhua Bay, etc. Airport: Wuxi Sunan Shuofang International Airport Railway station: Wuxi Railway Station, Wuxi Xinqu Station, Wuxi East Station, Huishan Station (Wuxi West Station), Yixing Station License plate code: Su B Buddha height: 88m Buddha body: 79m Lotus petals: 9m Scenic spot level: National AAAAA level tourist attraction International status: The world's largest open-air Bronze Sandalwood Statue City: Wuxi City Country: China Opening hours: 7:00-18:00 in summer; 7:30-17:30 in winter Ticket price: 210 yuan Recommended play time: half day to full day Suitable play season: four seasons Suitable for everyone to eat: Vegetarian Restaurant, Five Views Hall, and Holiday Plaza in the scenic area. Components: Must-read before traveling to Lingshan Scenic Area, scenic area news, scenic area introduction, key information, ticket reservations, beautiful pictures of scenic spots, completion of the Giant Buddha, construction process, cultural significance , Big Buddha history, Big Buddha protection, Big Buddha viewing, viewing, screen wall, Big Buddha characteristics, construction milestones, traffic conditions, bus routes, self-driving routes, surrounding traffic, city traffic, other matters, the completion of the Big Buddha and the construction process of the Lingshan Big Buddha began in 1994 The foundation stone was laid and it was completed and consecrated in 1997. It was built with the strong support of Mr. Zhao Puchu, the former president of the Buddhist Association. The casting of the Giant Buddha is a large-scale and difficult project. The preparatory committee decided to let Nanjing Chenguang Group undertake the project. Nanjing Chenguang Group has reliable technology and has accumulated rich experience in the construction of the Tian Tan Buddha in Hong Kong. The architectural structure design of the Giant Buddha was undertaken by the East China Architectural Design Institute, which is famous at home and abroad for designing the Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower. The main data of Lingshan Giant Buddha are as follows: 1. The Lingshan Buddha is 88 meters high, with a body of 79 meters and lotus petals of 9 meters. 2. The body of Lingshan Buddha (excluding lotus petals) is composed of 1,560 6-8 mm thick copper wall panels, with welds extending over 30 kilometers. 3． The Lingshan Giant Buddha has about 725 tons of cast copper, and the copper plate area is more than 9,000 square meters, about the size of one and a half football fields. 4. Due to the use of high technology, the Lingshan Giant Buddha can withstand typhoons of magnitude 14 and earthquakes of magnitude 8. The creation of the Lingshan Giant Buddha was completed based on the records of the thirty-two forms of the Tathagata in the Buddhist scriptures. The Buddha is smiling kindly, looking broadly at all living beings. The "Giving Fearless Seal" on his right hand represents the removal of pain, and the "Giving and Wishing Seal" on the left hand represents giving happiness, both of which are signs of blessing. The entire Buddha statue is solemn and complete, serene, dignified and meticulous, showing the compassion of the Buddha. Dharma. Cultural significance: Buddhist scriptures say: Every new Buddha statue must be consecrated before it can have its sacred meaning. The consecration ceremony of Lingshan Giant Buddha was co-hosted by eminent monks from the three major sects in the world today. The scene was decorated with thousands of pots of flowers and thousands of meters of yellow silk.
The Buddha body alone (excluding the lotus seat) is composed of 1,560 copper wall panels. The average area of ??each copper wall panel is about five square meters, and some copper wall panels have an expanded area of ??more than 20 square meters. meters, but the thickness is only about seven millimeters. Such a towering Buddha is made up of so many copper wall panels. During assembly, it is not only necessary to ensure that the fabric is seamless, the lines are smooth, the image is perfect, and the overall shape is not crooked, but it is also windproof, earthquakeproof, lightning protection, and atmospheric corrosion resistant. There are strict requirements, and its high technical difficulty and large engineering workload are obvious. With the vigorous cooperation of many domestic units and more than three years of hard work, the Lingshan Giant Buddha stood on the top of Xiaoling Mountain as scheduled and was officially consecrated on November 15, 1997. The Five Directions and Five Buddhas pattern proposed by Mr. Zhao Puchu was thus formed. The lotus seat at the foot of Lingshan Buddha is also made of tin bronze. The lotus seat is composed of four layers of lotus petals, each layer has twenty-two lotus petals, for a total of eighty-eight lotus petals. Anyone who donates RMB 5 million or more can have their name engraved on one of the lotus petals. Mr. Zhao Puchu wrote a poem praising the "Lingshan Giant Buddha": "The light of the lake, which is a vast expanse of pure glass, shines back upon the Lingshan Mountain, which is omniscient. The body and the clouds are together casting magic rain, and the eyes are lowered to teach the people to show deep kindness. From this holy site, I will stay in Wuxi, and I will follow the crowd's sentiments. I am happy to see my friend Shi Ziguo and hope for a peaceful world." Viewing the Giant Buddha Because the Lingshan Buddha is so tall, you must keep a certain distance when viewing or taking photos to achieve better results. In the podium at the base of the Buddha's seat, two elevators are specially set up to transport believers and tourists to the lotus seat. They can go to the feet of the Buddha and touch the Buddha's feet, which is called "cradling the Buddha's feet". At this time, people will find that their height is about the same as the height of the Big Buddha's toes, thus further realizing the majesty of Lingshan Buddha. Screen Wall Screen Wall is a traditional Chinese architectural form. The Lingshan Screen Wall has a total length of 39.8 meters and the highest point is 7.2 meters. It is the largest in the country. Lingshan Dazhaobi has a very important relationship with the entire terrain and environment of Lingshan scenic spot. The entire terrain of the Lingshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area is like a Taishi chair, with Xiaoling Mountain at its back, Qinglong Mountain on the left, Baihu Mountain on the right, Qingfeng in the north, taking in the beauty of the mountain shape, and Taihu Lake in the south, with its beautiful water. This traditional Feng Shui theory is called The terrain is said to be "unable to be blown by the eight winds, and the Purple Lotus sits upright" is a place of great auspiciousness. In order to preserve this auspicious aura, a large screen wall was built to collect the aura. At the same time, the content on the screen wall also leads tourists into the Buddhist culture of Lingshan. historical world. The screen wall stands in a seven-color lotus pond. The lotus is one of the auspicious flowers and trees of Buddhism. It is said that the Buddha could walk after he was born. He took seven steps, and each step was a blooming lotus. This is the allusion of the seven-step lotus. The south part of the screen wall The large stone sculpture "Lingshan Shenghui" on the facade is based on the Buddha's sermons on Lingjiu Mountain in the West in the Buddhist scriptures. The Buddhas and Bodhisattvas adhere to the allusions of listening to the scriptures. This group of stone sculptures gathers Buddhist figures such as the Buddha, the two disciples of the Four Bodhisattvas, and the Five Hundred Arhats. . On the north side of Zhaobi is the "Picture of Xiaoling Mountain Given to Zen by Tang Monk", which is a historical allusion about Lingshan. Tourists often ask about the origin of "Lingshan Scenic Spot". In fact, this picture explains the reason. According to legend, during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, Master Xuanzang, a monk from the Tang Dynasty, returned from studying scriptures in the West and went to the south of the Yangtze River to spread the Dharma. He went to Mashan to pay a visit to General Hang Yunyou, an old friend of Chang'an. Hang Yun was from Mashan. After serving as an official in the imperial court for several years, he was dismissed and returned to Mashan. When Tang Monk came to Mashan, he felt that the peak here resembled Lingjiu Mountain in the West, so he named it Xiaoling Mountain. Hang Yun, who believed deeply in Buddhism, also donated money. This mountain land was used as temple property and Xiaolingshan Temple was built. From then on, the incense was passed down from generation to generation. After the big Buddha statue was rebuilt on the old site of Xiaolingshan Temple, it was named Lingshan Scenic Spot. Firstly, it commemorated the merits of Tang Monk and Hang Yun. Secondly, To show that this place is in the same line as Xitianling Mountain. Visitors to the Lingshan Great Screen Wall can offer incense and pray in front of the Buddha's hands, receive the influence of the Buddha's nature, express their respect for the Buddha, and experience the joy of Zen in a quiet, peaceful and pure heart. Characteristics of the Giant Buddha What is special about the famous Lingshan Giant Buddha and what are its special karma and fate. First of all, the location of the Giant Buddha is Xiaoling Mountain named by Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty, hence the name Lingshan Giant Buddha. Secondly, the Lingshan Giant Buddha was built under the personal supervision of Mr. Zhao Puchu, the respected former president of the Chinese Buddhist Association, and received great support from the Chinese Buddhist community and all walks of life.
During the construction of the Lingshan Giant Buddha, Mr. Zhao Puchu also proposed the concept of China's "Five Directions and Five Buddhas" - with the completion of the Lingshan Giant Buddha, the Lingshan Giant Buddha in the east, the Tiantan Giant Buddha in the south, the Leshan Giant Buddha in the west, the Yungang Giant Buddha in the north, and The layout of the "Five Directions and Five Buddhas" of the Longmen Giant Buddha in the Central Plains. As the world's tallest open-air bronze statue of Sakyamuni, the Lingshan Giant Buddha is 17 meters taller than the Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan. It is assembled and welded from 1,560 bronze wall panels. The total amount of copper used reached more than 700 tons. All copper plates The expanded area can reach more than 9,000 square meters, and the total length of welding seams to weld them reaches 35 kilometers. During the construction of the Buddha, modern high-tech technologies were used, such as advanced wind resistance, earthquake protection, lightning protection and other measures. Among them, the lightning rod was cleverly hidden in the hair bun of the Buddha. Due to the use of special copper wall panels and advanced welding technology, the appearance of the Buddha is "seamless". The Buddha's right hand points to the sky, which is called "the seal of giving without fear", which means that the Buddha is removing pain for all living beings; his left hand points to the ground, which is called "the seal of wish", which is to bless all living beings to be safe and happy. The solemn and peaceful Buddha is blessing tourists all the time. It can be said that the Lingshan Giant Buddha is a large-scale art treasure integrating culture, art and religion. Such a huge project can only be realized in a prosperous era when the country is peaceful and the people are safe, the country is prosperous and the people are strong. I don’t know if you have noticed when worshiping the Buddha - whether you are approaching or far away from the Buddha, left or right, the “eyes” of the Buddha are always following and paying attention. Why is this? Could it be that the "Buddha's Eyes" really "move" and that "Buddha's Dharma is boundless and can see everything"? In fact, it is the sculptor's magic touch and the natural combination during the construction process that created such a magical effect. There are many legends about the magic of Lingshan Giant Buddha among the people, tourists and believers, such as the strange auspicious image when the Lingshan Giant Buddha was consecrated, the auspicious weather when the Prince's statue was consecrated and the Thousand Monks Dharma Ceremony, etc. If you are interested, you might as well go to Lingshan to explore after all. In addition, when you arrive at Lingshan Mountain, don’t forget to hug the Buddha’s feet. This is the only way to get close to the Buddha. It is often said: "Touching the Buddha's hands brings blessing, and hugging the Buddha's feet brings peace." Holding the Buddha's feet in Lingshan can bring peace, auspiciousness, happiness, longevity and happiness to everyone. Major Construction Events In April 1994, Mr. Zhao Puchu, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and President of the Buddhist Association of China, visited the former site of Xiangfu Temple. In May 1994, the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government approved and the Chinese Buddhist Association agreed to build the 88-meter Lingshan Giant Buddha on Xiaoling Mountain behind Xiangfu Temple. On October 20, 1994, the foundation laying ceremony of the Lingshan Giant Buddha was held grandly at Xiaoling Mountain in Taihu Lake, Wuxi. Nearly 50,000 believers attended the ceremony. On December 24, 1994, the signing ceremony for the casting of the Giant Buddha was held at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. On October 27, 1995, the main hall of Xiangfu Zen Temple was completed, the Buddha statue was consecrated, and the abbot Mingshan the great monk was enthroned. On May 30, 1996, the first copper wall panel of the Lingshan Giant Buddha was installed. The eminent monks who attended the National Buddhist Religious Work Conference held a sprinkling ceremony for the installation of the Giant Buddha. On January 18, 1997, the elders of Zhushan held a casting and purification ceremony for the Lingshan Giant Buddha at the casting site of Chenguang Factory in Nanjing. On April 3, 1997, the dome of Lingshan Buddha was sprinkled and purified during the ceremony. On November 14, 1997, the 90-year-old layman Zhao Puchu, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and president of the Buddhist Association of China, made a special trip to Wuxi to inspect the preparations for the consecration ceremony of the Lingshan Giant Buddha. On November 15, 1997, eminent monks at home and abroad consecrated the Buddha. Nearly 80,000 believers participated in this solemn ceremony. Traffic conditions Bus route Departing from Shanghai: Shanghai South Railway Station-Wuxi, then transfer to the transportation from Wuxi to the scenic spot. (On weekends and holidays, Shanghai Yangpu Sports Center, Hongkou Football Stadium, and Shanghai Stadium have tourist buses that go directly to Lingshan Giant Buddha and return in the afternoon.) City transportation: Take bus 88 or 89 from Wuxi Railway Station directly to the scenic spot, the fare is 2 yuan. Take Leyou Line 2 from Wuxi Railway Station with a fare of 15 yuan and pass by Meiyuan, Lingshan Giant Buddha and Nianhua Bay. The starting price of a taxi is 10 yuan. In addition, the Shanghai Transportation Card can be swiped on Wuxi buses and enjoy discounts.
(For reference only) Self-driving route starting from Shanghai: urban area - Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway - Wuxi East Exit - go straight on Taihu Avenue - turn right onto Huanhu Road - turn left onto Yugang Road - follow Taihu Lake Highway to Lujiang Estuary - cross Shili Pearl Embankment -To Lingshan. Departing from Hangzhou: Hangning Expressway - Xiyi Expressway - Luma Highway Exit - Luma Highway - to Lingshan. Departing from Nanjing: Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway - Xiyi Expressway - Luma Highway Exit - Luma Highway - to Lingshan. Surrounding Transportation Wuxi City - Lingshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area. From Wuxi Railway Station, take the air-conditioned bus No. 88 or 89, the fare is 2 yuan, and you can go directly to the terminal - Lingshan Scenic Spot. It takes about 1.5 hours and the scenery along the way is beautiful. Shanghai direction - Lingshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area 1. Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway - Wuxi North Interchange - Xiyi Expressway - Lu District Mashan Exit - Luma Highway - Lingshan Scenic Spot 2. Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway-Wuxi East Exit-Taihu Avenue-Meiyuan-Mashan-Lingshan Scenic Spot 3. From Shanghai Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway - Wuxi East Exit - go straight on Taihu Avenue - turn right and take Huanhu Road - turn left and take Yugang Road - follow Taihu Huan Highway to Lujiangkou - cross Shili Pearl Causeway - to Lingshan. From Nanjing - Lingshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area, take Nanjing to Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway - Xiyi Expressway - Luma Highway Exit - Luma Highway - to Lingshan. Direction to Hangzhou - Lingshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area Hangning Expressway - Xiyi Expressway - Luma Highway Exit - Luma Highway - to Lingshan. Direction to Changzhou - Lingshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area From Changzhou to Wujin Caoqiao - Xueyan Bridge - to Lingshan Giant Buddha Recommended special travel routes in Lingshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area: Recommended highlight tours: Lingshan Dazhaobi - Wuming Bridge - Shengjing Loumen - Xinxin Pond - Buddha's Feet Altar - Five Wisdom Gates - Bodhi Avenue - Kowloon Bath - Conquer Demons - Lingshan Brahma Palace - Ashoka Pillar - The First Palm in the World - Baizixi Maitreya - Xiangfu Temple - Lingshan Giant Buddha (Buddhist Culture Museum, Suixi Hall) Recommended leisure itinerary: Understand the Buddhist culture (view the big screen wall - walk on the Wuming Bridge - wash hands in the heart-washing pool - worship the Buddha's football altar - meditate on the Five Wisdom Gates - marvel at the Nine Dragons bath - Lingshan Brahma Palace - stroll through the waterscape garden - understand how to conquer demons and become enlightened - pay homage to the Asoka Pillar) Vegetarian Zen Tea (East of Asoka Pillar Square (Lingshan Vegetarian Restaurant)) Participate in prayers for peace and blessings (for good luck, touch the Buddha's hands - watch Baizi Xi Maitreya - worship the Buddha in Xiangfu Zen Temple - pay homage to the Lingshan Giant Buddha - wrap the Buddha's feet in peace - please invite at Suixi Hall Shopping - Worshiping the Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall - Touring the White Lotus Pond) City transportation (1) Take bus 88 or 89 at the starting train station and get off at Lingshan Shengjing Station (31 stops) Ending at Lingshan Shengjing Station (2) Take the inner ring road 10 at the starting train station , get off at Hechokou Station (9 stops), take bus 89, get off at Lingshan Shengjing Station (32 stops), end at Lingshan Shengjing (3), start at the train station, walk to Wuxi Railway Station (220 meters), take bus 82, and get off at Xixi Get off at Beixincun Station (5 stops), walk to Xibei Xincun Station (140 meters), take bus 89, and get off at Lingshan Shengjing Station (30 stops), end at Lingshan Shengjing (4), start at the train station, take bus 98, and get off at Hecheng Xincun Get off at Lingshan Shengjing Station (10 stops). Take bus 89 and get off at Lingshan Shengjing Station (31 stops). The final destination is Lingshan Shengjing. Other matters. Weather overview. Wuxi has a subtropical monsoon oceanic climate, which is mild and humid, with four distinct seasons. The annual average temperature is 15.5°C and abundant rainfall. , the annual average rainfall is 1,000 mm, and the frost-free period is about 230 days throughout the year. It has beautiful water, fertile soil, and rich products. It is a famous land of fish and rice in the country.
Note: During holidays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. is the peak period for entering the scenic area. It is recommended that you enter the park during the peak period during the opening hours of the scenic area. 1. Scenic area opening hours: 7:30-17:30 (17:00 in winter) 2. Ticket collection location: Team Window No. 3 on the right side of the main entrance of the scenic spot 3. Reservation standards for special groups: A. Free policy: free admission for those under 1.2 meters tall; free entry for those over 70 years old in Jiangsu Province with ID card or senior citizen ID card (tickets are required to watch the Auspicious Ode performance); free for active military personnel with military ID, disabled persons with disability certificate, and retired cadres with retirement certificate Entering the park B. Preferential policies: Height 1.2 meters to 1.5 meters, half the retail price; teachers with more than 30 years of teaching experience in Wuxi can enjoy half the retail price discount; those over 70 years old outside the province are 90 yuan/person (free tickets for the Five Seal Mandala and Auspicious Ode performance) 4. Warm reminder: Kowloon bathing performance time: 10:00 11:30 14:45 16:45 (Golden Week performance additional time: 09:00 13:00) Auspicious Ode performance time: 10:35 11:30 14:00 16:00 (Additional performance opening time every weekend: 13:00) (The above information is for reference only)