Khao Chi Chan, Thailand

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Khao Chi Chan is a rock mountain in Chonburi Province, Thailand, famous for its gigantic Buddha Image. The image, called Phra Phuttha Maha Wachira Uttamophat Satsada, depicts the Buddha in the subduing mara posture, that is to say, in a seated position, with the left hand on the lap and the right hand pointed down to the earth.

The Buddha image of Khao Chi Chan was created using laser beams. It follows the style of Buddha imagery of the Sukhothai and Lanna periods of Thai history, and stands at a height of 109 meters.

Khao Chi Chan Buddha Image (5 February 2012)
© Timothy Tye using this photo

The Buddha of Khao Chi Chan was created in honor of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in celebration of the Golden Jubilee of His Majesty's ascension in 1996. Spread out before the image is a landscaped garden with various plants and trees. There is also a shrine for devotees to pay their homage to the image.

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