(VOVworld) - The world’s largest Buddha statue, made of jade, has arrived in Quang Ninh province. It is displayed in Ba Vang pagoda, Uong Bi city, for one week before being brought to Da Nang for display.

“Jade Buddha for Peace” statue is displayed in Ba Vang pagoda.

The “Jade Buddha for Peace” statue has been carved from gemstone-quality jade called Polar Pride, discovered in north Canada in 2000. Ian Green, an Australian Buddhist, had invited artisans from Nepal, India and Thailand to carve the statue in Thailand. It will be welcome in South Korea next February before final destination in Australia.