Preaching Buddha

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Preaching Buddha
Preaching Buddha, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.jpg
The sculpture in 2021
SubjectBuddha
LocationSalt Lake City, Utah, United States

Preaching Buddha is a sculpture in Salt Lake City's International Peace Gardens, in the U.S. state of Utah.

Description and history[]

The bronze bas-relief, which depicts Buddha on a lotus blossom, is set within a concrete base. Dedicated in 1965, the artwork measures approximately 35 x 18 x 7 in. A nearby plaque reads: "PREACHING BUDDHA / PRESENTED BY / GOVERNMENT OF INDIA / MINISTRY OF EDUCATION / TO / INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDENS / BY / CONSUL GENERAL, P. N. MENON / DEDICATED APRIL 22, 1965". The artwork was surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1993.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ "Preaching Buddha, (sculpture)". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

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