HIROSHIMA--A large, ancient statue of Buddha, displayed near ground zero soon after the atomic bombing to provide emotional support for survivors, is finally coming home after disappearing for ...

Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announces in Lok Sabha that there are no current proposals to ...

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On Tuesday, Anna Kasterova shared a carousel of pictures on her Instagram from her trip to the Buddha Dordenma. In the first ...

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making it the largest reclining Buddha statue in Thailand. The complex also houses the most Buddha's in all of Thailand. Along with the famous reclining Buddha, Wat Pho features a whopping 394 ...

The Laughing Buddha statue is a common sight in many homes. It represents prosperity and happiness. Many believe it brings good fortune and wealth. The statue is said to absorb negative energy.

BAMIYAN, Afghanistan -- For centuries they have gazed benevolently from their mountain homes as wars raged across the Afghan plains. But now the two massive Buddha statues could themselves become ...

with smaller statues stolen and large Buddha heads or hands chiselled off, to be sold on the international art market. It is believed that more than 100 such pieces are now scattered around the world.

The main temple complex has two large shikhara which influenced the later Hindu temple architecture ... It was beautifully decorated with many relief panels and various Buddha statues. That’s why this ...