The imposing statue of Maitreya Buddha at Tashillimpo monastery. Situated in the Maitreya Chapel of the monastery, this is the biggest statue of a sitting Maitreya Buddha. The statue stands 26.2 meters (86 ft) high and is adorned with gold, copper, pearl, amber, coral, diamond and other precious stones. About nine hundred artisans handcrafted this statue in nine years.