Laykyun Sekkya
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The Laykyun Sekkya in Myanmar
The Laykyun Sekkya Buddha (Burmese: လေးကျွန်းစင်္ကြာ) is the third tallest statue in the world at 116 metres (381 ft). This statue of Gautama Buddha stands on a 13.5-metre (44 ft) throne located in the village of Khatakan Taung, near Monywa, Myanmar. Construction began in 1996 and it was completed on 21 February 2008.[1][2] It was commissioned by the Chief Abbot Ven. Nãradã.
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