Spring Temple Buddha

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How tall is Spring Temple Buddha?128 meters (420 feet)
2. What is the location?Foquan Temple, Zhaocun township, Lushan County, Henan, China
3. What is the construction period?1997-2008
4. Where is the Spring Temple Buddha located?It stands in the Fodushan Scenic Area of Henan province in China, near the Foquan Temple, which means Buddha Natural‑Spring Temple.
5. Who does the Spring Temple Buddha represent?The statue depicts Vairocana Buddha, a celestial figure that represents the whole Buddhist cosmos and universal peace.

Vairocana Buddha: A celestial Buddha representing the ultimate reality and the source of all phenomena in Mahayana Buddhism.
Monumental Architecture: Refers to buildings or structures of exceptional size and scale, often with symbolic or commemorative purposes.
Pilgrimage: A journey or search of moral or spiritual significance, often to a sacred place.