Dhyana Buddha statue

Dhyana Buddha Project in Amaravathi
Sitting Buddha in dhyana position
Location	Amaravathi, India
Coordinates	16°34′44″N 80°21′11″E / 16.5789°N 80.3531°E / 16.5789; 80.3531Coordinates: 16°34′44″N 80°21′11″E / 16.5789°N 80.3531°E / 16.5789; 80.3531
Height	125 feet (38 m)
Governing body	APTDC
Material	Concrete, Stone
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India

The Dhyana Buddha statue is a statue of a Buddha in Amaravathi, India.

The recorded history of Amaravati and nearby Dharanikota dates to 5th century BCE. It was the capital of Satavahanas who ruled from 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE who are much favor in Buddhism expanded it. The most important historic monument in Amaravathi town is the Mahachaitya. It is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India which maintains a site museum known as old museum.

The Dhyana Buddha statue of 125 ft (38 m) is located at Amaravati. It is situated on the banks of Krishna river in 4.5 acres (1.8 ha) with eight pillars on a Lotus pandal.

The statue has a museum inside it, which consists of sculptures depicting Buddhist significance. The eight pillars signifies path for salvation followed by Buddha, four zones for noble truths and five ayaka pillars for stages of life. APTDC is going to complete the Theme Park in front of the statue which is said to be opened for Public in 2018.