The military-controlled government of strife-torn Myanmar on Friday showed off a new giant statue of a sitting Buddha that is scheduled to be consecrated on Aug. 1, a powerful symbol of ...

In the statue pose, Buddha shares this knowledge with his disciples. Since the Buddha's teachings came from his heart, both hands are positioned in front of his chest.

A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a Buddha statue worth $1.5 million, Los Angeles police said Wednesday. The statue was recovered from a truck on Saturday and 44-year-old ...

Laborers work while visitors stand below the sitting Maravijaya Buddha marble statue, Friday, July 21, 2023, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. The Maravijaya Buddha statue is said to be the world’s highest ...

The fireworks carry deeper meanings, often drawn from nature, mythology, and local tales. Themes typically celebrate Kamakura's heritage, featuring emblems like the lotus, which symbolizes purity ...

Teaching Buddha The Teaching Buddha symbolizes wisdom, understanding, and fulfilling your destiny. Known as Dharma Chakra Buddha, the Teaching Buddha statue is in a sitting or standing position.