This small gilt-bronze statue of the Buddha at the moment of his birth ... Banner photo: Bronze standing sculpture of Shakyamuni at birth, currently on display at the Nara National Museum.

but this one holds a lantern to illuminate the prayer hall containing the Buddha images, a striking expression on his face. Originally painted a vivid red, this statue was made from hinoki ...

Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton—which caused catastrophic damage, tearing roofs off buildings and slamming sand and floodwaters into homes across the region over a two-week period in ...

Crafted by top artisans in Muntilan near Borobudur Temple, the statue is carved from a single block of high-quality andesite stone, weighing approximately one ton. Standing 140 cm tall, it is modeled ...