What does the handprint of Lingshan Buddha mean?

The Buddha's right hand points to the sky, which is called "fearless seal", which means that the Buddha is relieving suffering for all beings.

The left finger is called "wishing seal", which is to wish all beings peace and happiness.

Because the Lingshan Giant Buddha is extremely high, it is necessary to keep a certain distance when viewing or taking pictures in order to achieve better results. On the podium at the base of the Buddha, two elevators were specially set up to send believers and tourists to the lotus seat and go to the foot of the Buddha to touch it. This is the so-called cramming. At this time, people will find that their height is similar to the height of the big toe of the Buddha, thus further realizing the grandeur of the Lingshan Buddha.

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The history of Lingshan area can be traced back to 1000 years ago in the Tang Dynasty. According to legend, Xuanzang returned from the Western Heaven, traveled to the southeast and came to Xiaoling Mountain. The scenery is extraordinary, and he praised it greatly. He said, "The victory of the western vultures makes no difference"! So I named this mountain Xiaoling Mountain.

Jiusan, the Indian spirit of Sakyamuni's enlightenment to Buddhism, is a famous Buddhist holy place, and asked his eldest disciple Kui Ji to preside over Buddhism here. Xiaolingshan Temple was gradually developed from this.

The height of the Lingshan Giant Buddha, including the Lotus Pagoda, standing at the southern foot of Xiaoling Mountain is 88 meters, which is equivalent to the height of a 30-storey building. It is higher than Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan, the second tallest in China17m.