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Completed in 1252 CE, the Great Buddha of Kamakura has survived countless earthquakes, including the devastating 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, and a tsunami in 1498 CE. Since that tsunami, the statue has remained outside and has never been...

Buddha in the preaching pose, Gandhara, 2nd-3rd century. Islamabad Museum, Pakistan.

A giant granite statue of Maitreya (Miruk) Buddha, Gwanchoksa Temple, Korea. Height: 18.1 m, Goryeo period, 10-11th century CE.

The Emerald Buddha adorned with three seasons' regalia. From left to right: Summer, Rainy, Winter. Image compiled 2020.

Buddha sculpture, Stupa 1, Sanchi, 4th-5th centuries CE. This is one of four such images placed at each of the four gateways of the complex.

Buddha Shakyamuni and Attendants, Sri Lanka. 18th century CE, ivory with paint; ebony frame. On display as part of 'The Jeweled Isle: Art from Sri Lanka' exhibition, at the LACMA in Los Angeles, California (2018-19)

Death of Buddha, Thareli, Gandhara, 3rd-4th century CE. Taxila Museum, Pakistan.

This Japanese statuette of Buddha dates from the 12th century CE and the Heian Period. It was excavated at Mt. Nachi in Wakayama, Japan, and it is made of gilt bronze. (Tokyo National Museum)

Much to the surprise of many, the Great Buddha of Kamakura is hollow. Visitors can venture inside and explore for themselves.

Standing Buddha, 10th century CE, copper alloy with gilding. Sri Lanka. On display as part of 'The Jeweled Isle: Art from Sri Lanka' exhibition, at the LACMA in Los Angeles, California (2018-19)