Admire the unique ancient statue of 'Thousand-Handed, Thousand-Eyed' in Nghe An.
(Baonghean.vn) - The "Thousand-Handed, Thousand-Eyed" statue with a demon's head supporting a Buddha at Phuc Quang Pagoda is considered a unique ancient Buddha statue in Nghe An.
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| PagodaPhuc Quang Pagoda, located in Loc Dien hamlet, Hung Thanh commune (Hung Nguyen district), is an ancient temple built long ago. After experiencing ups and downs and periods of deterioration, the pagoda has been restored and renovated into a magnificent structure with many new buildings. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The temple still preserves the systemstatueAncient and diverse, these statues are displayed in various worship spaces, the most unique of which is the "Thousand-Handed, Thousand-Eyed" Buddha statue enshrined in the building to the left of the main hall. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The "Thousand-Handed, Thousand-Eyed" statue, crafted from wood and approximately 1.5 meters tall, consists of three parts: the bottom part depicts a demon's head baring its fangs, with powerful hands supporting a lotus throne above its head. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The body of the statue depicts the Buddha meditating on a lotus throne. The statue has 18 arms (9 on each side), including: 2 arms crossed on the thighs, 2 arms clasped in front of the chest in the "lotus hand gesture," and 14 arms raised high at the sides. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| It is known that the "Thousand-Handed, Thousand-Eyed" statue at Phuc Quang Pagoda is not only a precious statue of the pagoda but also a valuable artifact.Buddha statueUnique in Nghe An. In the photo: The "thousand-handed, thousand-eyed" statue viewed from the right. Photo: Huy Thu. |
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| The arms of the "Thousand-Handed, Thousand-Eyed" statue are slightly closed, holding objects believed to be eyes. The statue's head wears a floral crown. Behind the statue is a "Bodhi leaf" with countless hands sculpted in three circles, radiating like a halo. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Besides the "Thousand-Handed, Thousand-Eyed" statue, Phuc Quang Pagoda also houses many other unique ancient Buddha statues. In the photo: A statue of Shakyamuni Buddha meditating on a lotus throne and a large statue of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva worshipped in the inner sanctuary. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| All the Buddha statues at Phuc Quang Pagoda are made of wood, gilded, and possess a benevolent and dignified beauty reflected in their faces, forms, and clothing. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The statues of saints, gods, and guardians at Phuc Quang Pagoda are realistic portraits, each statue and type of statue possessing a different expressive nuance. The statues of saints and gods are worshipped separately in a small shrine on the right side of the pagoda. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| According to cultural officials in Hung Thanh commune, during the war, many temples and pagodas in the area were damaged. The people brought the Buddha statues and statues of deities to Phuc Quang Pagoda for worship. Therefore, this ancient pagoda became a place of worship for Buddha, saints, and deities, with a rich collection of ancient statues. During the restoration and renovation of the pagoda, some statues were repainted and gilded. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Phuc Quang Pagoda still preserves many ritual objects along with an ancient, double-sided stone stele. This is valuable documentation for understanding the pagoda's history. Currently, the ancient stele is preserved in a stele house to the left of the main hall. Photo: Huy Thu |
| Admire the unique "Thousand-Handed, Thousand-Eyed" statue at Phuc Quang Pagoda (Hung Nguyen). Video: Huy Thu |
