What building does Buddhism in Hong Kong and Tian Tan Buddhahave in common?
Tian Tan Buddha Tian Tan Buddha, also known as the Big Buddha, is a large bronze statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, completed in 1993, and located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. The statue is sited near Po Lin Monastery and symbolises the harmonious relationship between man and nature, people and faith. It is a major centre of Buddhism in Hong Kong, and is also a popular tourist attraction.
Dinghui Temple Dinghui Temple () was built in 591 AD during the Sui dynasty. According to the "Xugao Sengzhuan", written by a monk called Daoxuan during the Tang dynasty, the Emperor Yang of Sui held a meeting involving thousands of monks in Yangzhou. During the meeting the founder of Tiantai Buddhism passed by and decided to build a temple in Rugao. He took apart many houses nearby and built the temple. An accompanying pagoda was built at the same time.