Myanmar’s Military Government Unveils Giant Seated Buddha Statue
Justin Whitaker
25 July 2023
The statue, claimed to be the largest seated Buddha statue in the world, has been built under the patronage of the military dictatorship
Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Buddha Statue in Egypt
Justin Whitaker
2 May 2023
Buddha statue further illustrates ancient ties across the pre-modern world
Thai Temple in Edinburgh Welcomes Public After Renovations
Justin Whitaker
1 September 2022
The Thai temple will offer celebrations, events, meditation classes, yoga and more to both the local Thai community and to others interested in Buddhism
UPDATE: South Korean Buddhist Temple Enshrines Buddha Statue Gift from India
Justin Whitaker
18 May 2021
Gift highlights the potential of Buddhism as a force to…
Art in Japanese Buddhism
Gereon Kopf
7 May 2021
An overview of artistic styles and forms in Japan
Chinese Artist Creates Trump Statue in Buddha-like Meditation Posture
Justin Whitaker
8 April 2021
Image was created last fall but recently found international…
Interfaith Group Urges Removal of Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu Statues from Nightclubs
Justin Whitaker
3 July 2020
Religious leaders call for an end to disrespectful use of…
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion Brings the Dharma to the Australian Bush
Anne Wisman
8 January 2019
Stupa to house one of the world’s largest collections…
Leshan Buddha Undergoes “Physical” Examination and Repairs
Anne Wisman
20 December 2018
The 71-meter high statue has a large crack on its…
Stolen 12th Century Bronze Buddha Statue Returned to India
Dipen Barua
29 August 2018
Bronze sculpture one of 14 statues stolen from a…
New 45-foot Buddha Statue in Bangladesh a Symbol of Communal Harmony
BD Dipananda
15 February 2018
Image is the largest seated Buddha statue in…
Contemplating the Headless Buddha: The Photographic Work of Dinh Q. Lê
Meher McArthur
9 January 2018
Photography as an artistic restructuring and…