Great Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan celebrating the 60th anniversary of fourth king Jigme Singye Wangchuck. [1] The statue houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues, each of which, like the Great Buddha Dordenma itself, are made of bronze and gilded in gold. [ 2 ]

Feb 11, 2025 · The Buddha Dordenma is one of the world’s largest and tallest Sitting Buddha statues at 169 feet (52 meters). It sits upon a large meditation hall containing 100,000 8-inch-tall and 25,000 12-inch-tall gold gilded bronze Buddhas.

The Buddha Dordenma Statue in Thimphu, Bhutan, stands as one of the most breathtaking landmarks in the world. This towering golden statue, perched atop a hill, offers stunning panoramic views and holds deep cultural and spiritual significance.

Jun 27, 2017 · Inside of Thimphu's 169 foot Buddha Dordenma statue, there are 125,000 miniature Buddhas encapsulated inside of its enlightened bronze chest, ranging from 8 to 12 inches tall.

Depicting Buddha at the moment of his enlightenment, sitting in bhumisparsha mudra with five fingers extended to touch the earth, the 51-metre (169-feet) tall statue is visible from across Bhutan's capital city.

Overlooking the beautiful Thimphu Valley in Bhutan is one of the biggest Buddha statues in the world, the Buddha Dordenma statue. The statue celebrates the 60th anniversary of the fourth king of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck.

Great Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue in the mountains of Bhutan celebrating the 60th anniversary of fourth king Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The statue houses over one hundred thousand smaller Buddha statues, each of which, like the Great Buddha Dordenma itself, are made of bronze and gilded in gold.

Seating triumphantly atop a hill in Kuenselphodrang Nature Park, the Buddha Dordenma statue is a prominent landmark in the Land of Thunder Dragons. Facing the southern entry to Thimphu city; Bhutan’s capital city, this massive 51.5m gilded statue is made out of bronze.

The huge 51m-tall steel statue of Buddha Dordenma commands the entry to the Thimphu valley. The massive three-storey base houses a large chapel full of thousands of donated Buddha statuettes, while the body itself is filled with 125,000 smaller statues of Buddha.

Soaring majestically over the Thimphu Valley, the Buddha Dordenma statue is a captivating landmark that embodies Bhutan’s spiritual essence. This colossal golden figure not only attracts visitors with its grandeur but also holds deep cultural significance for the Bhutanese people.