Place it up high and clean; do not put it inside bathrooms or bedrooms. Remember, the statue itself is not for worship but is meant to symbolize the teaching and qualities that Buddha represents.

worship, or cultural exchange purposes. The bottom line: You're allowed to purchase some Buddha statues in Thailand, but buying a Buddha image over 12 cm for decor purposes is illegal. Although ...

It’s a good feeling to have when I worship. Whenever Buddhists enter the temple, we remove our shoes and hats to show respect. Inside, there is always an image or a statue of the Buddha.

The Buddha measures 151 feet long and is 50 meters tall, making it the largest reclining Buddha statue in Thailand ... In addition to being a place of worship, Wat Pho is also an education ...

HIROSHIMA--A large, ancient statue of Buddha, displayed near ground zero soon after the atomic bombing to provide emotional support for survivors, is finally coming home after disappearing for ...

The world’s largest bronze statue of Buddha is so huge that the famed Kamakura ... On another level is the World of the Lotus Sanctuary, the main worship hall with about 3,400 small golden ...