Leshan Buddha (front/side)

The Leshan Giant Buddha, Sichuan Province, China was begun in 713, during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and completed in the 19th year of Emperor Dezong (803 AD). At 71 meters (220 feet), it is the largest stone sculpture of Buddha in the world. It sits at the confluence of the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers.

The statue is of Maitreyanot, a disciple of Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism. Note the size of the people walking up the side of the mountain.