Preaching Buddha | |
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![]() The sculpture in 2021 | |
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Subject | Buddha |
Location | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
40°44′49.9″N111°55′12.1″W / 40.747194°N 111.920028°W |
Preaching Buddha is a bronze bas-relief sculpture located in the International Peace Gardens at 9th West and 10th South, Salt Lake City, Utah. [1] Dedicated in 1965, the artwork, which measures approximately 35 x 18 x 7 inches (89 x 46 x 18 cm), depicts Buddha seated on a lotus blossom. It was presented by India's Ministry of Education to the International Peace Gardens. [2] The sculpture is part of the Indian Garden section, promoting cultural understanding and world peace. [2] It is set on a concrete base with a plaque detailing its dedication. [3]
The bronze bas-relief, which depicts Buddha on a lotus blossom, is set within a concrete base. Dedicated in 1965, [1] 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 sculpture's dedication was to coincide with Utah's Pioneer Centennial in 1947. [4] However, World War II interrupted progress. [1]
The artwork was surveyed by the Smithsonian Institution's "Save Outdoor Sculpture!" program in 1993. [5]