One of the statues depicts Shakyamuni Buddha, the original Buddha whose teachings are the basis of most Buddhist practices. The statue shows him “entering nirvana,” as he passed away at the ...

So far, the mission has been partially successful – they have unearthed a colossal Buddha head, a massive palm, an ancient wall and inscribed Buddhist relics, all of which are estimated to date back ...

A sculpture of US president-elect Donald Trump in a pose evoking the Buddha at artist Hong Jinshi’s workshop in Xiamen, in southeastern China’s Fujian province on on December 9, 2024.