Construction begins in 713 on the Leshan…

713 CE

Construction begins in 713 on the Leshan Giant Buddha near Leshan, Sichuan province, China.

Upon its completion in 803, it will become the largest stone carved Buddha in the world.

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Leshan Sichuan (Szechwan) China View →

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Emperor Xuanzong of Tang View →

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Buddhism View → Chinese (Han) people View → Chinese Empire, Tang Dynasty View →

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Silk Road transmission of Buddhism View →

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