Giant Golden Buddha - Suwon, South Korea
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member afperk
N 37° 16.780 W 127° 00.753
9S E 676195 N 4127748
This giant golden Buddha is located next to the Hwaseong Fortress overlooking the city.
Waymark Code: WMFPEW
Location: Gyeonggido, South Korea
Date Posted: 11/13/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Thorny1
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This massive Buddha stands about two stories tall. Its right hand forms the Jnana Mudra (meaning teaching), and its left hand forms the Vitarka Mudra (meaning intellectual argument/discussion).
Associated Religion(s): Buddhism

Statue Location: Next to Hwaseong Fortress

Entrance Fee: none

Artist: Not listed

Website: Not listed
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