Buddha statue loses head after earthquakes in Hualien
On 24 April, the head of a large Buddha statue in Henan Temple broke off and fell after tremors struck in Hualien, Taiwan.
Source: 以蘇花公路即時路況為主的平台 on Facebook
The temple has temporarily closed due to safety reasons, reports 8world News.
The Buddha statue was consecrated last year
According to Facebook page Suhua Highway, the statue of Bhaisajyaguru — also known as the ‘Medicine Buddha’ — was consecrated about half a year ago last November.
“Today, he sacrificed his life for the people,” said the Facebook page.
Source: KS News
According to Mirror Media, the statue measured 10 metres tall and was mounted on a lotus pedestal.
On Tuesday (23 April), Henan Temple announced via Facebook that religious ceremonies would be postponed for safety reasons. The temple would be temporarily closed as well.
Concerns expressed among netizens
The image of the fractured statue sparked concerns among netizens.
Source: 以蘇花公路即時路況為主的平台 on Facebook
Some netizens expressed their desire for the disasters to end while others questioned the quality of the statue’s construction
Also read: Over 80 earthquakes strike Taiwan on 22 & 23 April, cause buildings to tilt or collapse
Over 80 earthquakes strike Taiwan on 22 & 23 April, cause buildings to tilt or collapse
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Featured image adapted from 以蘇花公路即時路況為主的平台 on Facebook
