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Ancient Buddha of Longquan Temple

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The Ancient Buddha of Longquan Temple, commonly known as the Eighteen-Foot Buddha, was originally located within Longquan Temple in the southwest corner of Deping Town. It was built in 1377 (the 10th year of the Hongwu reign in the Ming Dynasty). The Buddha statue is carved from marble, standing eighteen feet tall, with exquisitely detailed craftsmanship that brings it vividly to life. In 1937, Longquan Temple was burned down by Japanese forces, but the Eighteen-Foot Buddha miraculously survived and is now preserved at the Lin Yi County Cultural Center. …

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The Ancient Buddha of Longquan Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Ancient Buddha of Longquan Temple, commonly known as the Eighteen-Foot Buddha, was originally located within Longquan Temple in the southwest corner of Deping Town. It was built in 1377 (the 10th year of the Hongwu reign in the Ming Dynasty). The Buddha statue is carved from marble, standing eighteen feet tall, with exquisitely detailed craftsmanship that brings it vividly to life. In 1937, Longquan Temple was burned down by Japanese forces, but the Eighteen-Foot Buddha miraculously survived and is now preserved at the Lin Yi County Cultural Center.

Source: Lin Yi County Chronicles Office