What are the four reclining buddhas in China?

The four reclining buddhas in China are: the reclining Buddha in Sara Grottoes, the reclining Buddha in the cliff statue of the reclining Buddha Temple, the reclining Buddha on Diaoyu Island and the reclining Buddha in Dingguang. Lying Buddha, in a strict sense, refers to the Buddha lying on his side or side. According to "The Tale of the Western Regions of Datang", after Luo Jieguo, who imprisoned him, took away the last disciple Shan Xian, Sakyamuni "fled into an empty door and lay between two trees in the north".

Brief introduction of reclining Buddha

Sleeping Buddha in Sara Grottoes: The sleeping Buddha in Sara Grottoes, the first in Asia in Xinchang Buddhist Temple, Zhejiang Province, is the first sleeping Buddha in China. It is called a masterpiece by Buddhist authorities and senior people and is an outstanding example of contemporary grotto art.

Cliff statue of the reclining Buddha Temple: The cliff statue of the reclining Buddha Temple is located in the reclining Buddha Valley in Bamiao Township, 25 kilometers north of Anyue County, Sichuan Province. It is famous for its reclining Buddha statue and carved Buddhist scriptures. The reclining Buddha is carved on a cliff 5 meters above the ground, with a total length of 23 meters, a head length of 3 meters and a shoulder width of 3. 1 meter. Its back is north and south, its head is east, its feet are west, and it lies on the left.

Hanging reclining Buddha in Fishing City: This reclining Buddha is unique to China, and its length exceeds 1 1 meter. It is a work of the late Tang Dynasty, beautifully carved and atmospheric in shape. Sleeping Buddha at Dingguang: The reclining Buddha with a length of 38m, a width of10m and a height of110m is the largest stone reclining Buddha in China.