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The Daibutsuden or Great Buddha Hall of the Todaiji temple complex, Nara, Japan. First built in the 8th century CE, the building today was built in the middle of the Edo Period (1603-1867 CE).

This head of a Buddha made from andesite comes from the ancient Buddhist temple of Borobudur, which is located on the island of Java in what is now present-day Indonesia. This specimen dates from the 9th century CE. (Museum Rietberg, Zürich...

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

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

This is the wooden façade of the Daibutsuden or Great Buddha Hall of the Todaiji Temple Complex in Nara, Japan. Founded in 738 CE and officially opened in 752 CE when Nara was the capital, the temple is the headquarters of the Buddhist Kegon...

An illustration of Cunda (Chunda) preparing the last meal for the Buddha. (Wat Kasatrathiraj, Ayutthaya)

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

Some of the finest works of art were created in Ajanta Caves (Maharashtra, India) between 2nd century BCE and 6th century CE. Mahaparinirvana (demise) of Buddha is one the many bas-reliefs sculpted here.

The Great Buddha of Kamakura was completed in 1252 CE and was made of bronze. One can, however, still see traces of the gold leaf that was applied to the statue in medieval times.

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)