The Hoa My Sakyamuni Buddha Statue is situated near the Quang Minh Pagoda in Lien Chieu District’s Hoa Minh Ward, about 7km west of the inner city.  The 20m-high statue sits on a 10m-high lotus-shaped pedestal.

Built in 1965, the statue has 5 floors inside.  The 1^st floor, with a diameter of 9.6m, has been used as a Buddhist library for the past 5 years.  On the left-hand side of the 1^st floor’s front door, 29 internal steps lead up to the 2^nd floor which is an exhibition area for Buddha statues, calligraphic paintings, and pictures of Bodhidharma.

The Hoa My Sakyamuni Buddha Statue

From the 2^nd floor, there is a 26-step staircase leading to the 3^rd floor which showcases calligraphy and watercolour paintings.  From here, a further 23 steps lead up to the 4^th floor and the display of a Buddha Shakyamuni Statue, and another 23 lead visitors to the top floor.  Between the 4^th and 5^th floors there is a 60cm-diameter circular window from which visitors can enjoy an amazing panoramic view of this part of the city.