Dazu, Sichuan Trip
Dazu has the largest "Reclining Buddha" in China. The whole area was underground until a farmer discovered parts of it while working. The carvings at the Baoding Shan (Baoding Mt. or hill) part of the site date from the 12th century (Song Dynasty). Dazu is just outside of Chongqing, in Sichuan Province.
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Giant Reclining Buddha of Dazu; Baoding Hill, China (Sichuan Province)
Dazu area in Spring
Rob with the lion guarding the Grotto of Full Enlightenment at Baoding Shan, near Dazu.The lion is associated with WenShu (aka Manjusri), the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. The carvings at this site date from the 12th century (Song Dynasty).
Hand-carved Chinese Buddha in Lotus bought from one of the many sandstone carvers selling figurines around Baoding Hill, Dazu