The region around 30 degrees north latitude is known as a magical place, and its warm and humid climate, abundant water and fertile soil provide good conditions for the flourishing of civilization and the development of agriculture. Civilizations of the Nile, the Two Rivers, the Indus and the Yellow River were born here, and some ancient buildings have survived to this day.
However, the area is also full of mysteries and weirdness, such as the Bermuda Triangle, the Mayan civilization and the Sanxingdui civilization, and some even speculate that there may be traces of alien civilizations hidden here. This mystery is not confined to the vicinity of 30 degrees north latitude, and can sometimes even be seen in human civilization, such as the Kannon statue in Japan and the two Buddha statues in China, which are considered to be among the "weirdest" Buddha statues. So, why is this so? Today we will ** this topic.
Standing on a small hill, the statue can be seen from all angles, but due to its height and size, it brings a sense of oppression and discomfort to citizens and tourists alike. The Kannon statue is out of place in Sendai's environment, like a character out of a game or anime, and is full of incredible magic, but that's not the most fascinating thing.
The reason why this statue is called "white clothes" is mainly because it was painted white after it was built, and although this color itself is not special, it looks very different at night. Illuminated by the stars, this colossal statue is even more mysterious, and its eyes seem to be able to see everything in the world. At the same time, the bottle held by Guanyin emits brilliance at night, giving people the feeling of being attracted at any moment.
In addition to the white-clothed statue of Guanyin in Japan, there are two striking statues of gods in China, located in Henan and Jiuhua Mountain. The first is the Central Plains Buddha of Henan, which stands in the Foquan Temple in Lushan County, Pingdingshan City, with a height of 208 meters, which is the world's tallest bronze standing Buddha and the second highest statue in the world.
Yaoshan is a place full of mystery, which is said to be the hometown of Emperor Yao and a sacred place for Buddhism. It is rich in natural and cultural landscapes, the most notable of which is the Tianrui auspicious golden bell, which is the world's largest bronze bell recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.
However, the main attraction is the Central Plains Giant Buddha, whose size and height are unsettling and terrifying, as if watching everything in the world. The reason why the Central Plains Giant Buddha is mysterious is also because of its facial expressions, which give people a strong visual impact and a sense of oppression, especially when the weather is bad or at night, which is called "giant phobia". This visual effect is related to the Buddha itself and the local environment, the Central Plains Buddha is behind the continuous mountain peaks, in front of the water, the environment is beautiful, coupled with the influence of mountain fog and water vapor, making the Buddha statue appear more abrupt, giving people a sense of unreality.
Another striking Buddha statue located on Jiuhua Mountain is the Jizo Bodhisattva Statue, which stands at 155 meters tall and is one of the tallest Jizo Bodhisattva statues in the world. A place full of mystery, Jiuhua Mountain is considered one of the birthplaces of Chinese Buddhism and the ashram of Jizo Bodhisattva.
Completed in 2009 at a cost of 1 billion yuan, the statue is awe-inspiring to look at. Jizo Bodhisattva holds a tin staff in his right hand and a Mani orb in his left, facing northwest, dignified and kind. However, what makes this Buddha statue special is that the facial expression of the Buddha seems to change when viewed** from different angles. Sometimes it seems compassionate, sometimes angry, sometimes joyful, sometimes melancholy.
It is said that this change may be related to factors such as shape, light, angle, climate, etc., and also reflects the fluctuations of people's inner emotions. In addition, every morning, when the first rays of the sun shine on the Buddha statue, the bronze statue of Jizo Bodhisattva emits a dazzling Buddha light, a strange phenomenon that only appears in the mornings of spring and autumn, and brings great shock and amazement to visitors.
Although the word "weird" may not be appropriate, after all, the Buddha has benefited all living beings, but the mystery of these three Buddha statues cannot be described in other words. What are your different views on these phenomena?
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