The standing image of the Shakyamuni Buddha at Murōji in Nara Prefecture is a national treasure. The imposing figure, supported by a magnificent painted halo made from extravagantly carved wood ...

Maitreya, Sri Lanka, Great Standing One of the tallest statues in the world is this enormous representation of Maitreya Buddha. Buddha in Sri Lanka's Kande Viharaya Crafted from a single rock, this ...

The Jinding Giant Buddha, standing 157 feet tall, is located in Dunhua, China, and was completed in 2011. This magnificent statue is a revered landmark and symbolizes spiritual harmony.