Big Buddha

The Big Buddha was completed in 1993 and is the largest bronze sitting buddha in the world. It is the 2nd largest sitting buddha of any construction.

There are 268 steps leading to the Buddha. You can walk around the platform at the base of the Buddha to get a 360 degree view of Lantau Island. Inside the Buddha, there are 3 floors. The bottom floor is open to all but the upper levels are only accessible with a meal ticket to the Po Lin Monastery.

The Buddha's right hand is raised, symbolizing protection.

The swastika on the back of the Buddha is a symbol of divinity and spirituality in East Asian religions. Too bad it was hijacked by the Nazis and became associated with evil.

Surrounding the Buddha are 6 smaller statues--the "Offering of the Six Devas." The offerings are flower, fruit, incense, music, ointment and light.

There is a nice view of the Po Lin Monastery from the Buddha platform.

It's possible to walk around the monastery but you cannot enter the buildings.

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