The tallest statues in the world blend faith, history, and architecture into awe-inspiring landmarks. Read on to discover these breathtaking creations.

Rich in history and places associated with the life of the enlightened soul, Bihar is a treasure trove for those who want an ...

The Great Buddha statue of the temple Tōdaiji is today a symbol not just of Nara, where it rests, but of Japanese Buddhism and Japan itself. Built 13 centuries ago, it has weathered fires and ...

The pieces of a disarticulated statue of Buddha have been reunited nearly a century after the first piece was found at the Ta Prohm Temple in Cambodia, archaeology officials announced.

The Great Buddha of Roi Et The Big Buddha of Wat Tai Thoeng, located in Mukdahan, Thailand, rises 197 feet high and was completed in 2018. This majestic statue represents peace and draws numerous ...

HONG KONG — A set of 1,400-year-old Buddha statues in southwest China was damaged by villagers who painted them with bright colors to “redeem a wish to the god,” officials said.. Located in ...

The pieces of a disarticulated statue of Buddha have been reunited nearly a century after the first piece was found at the Ta Prohm Temple in Cambodia, archaeology officials announced.

Previously, we shared the story of the Prinkipo orphanage, the largest wooden building in Europe which, however, is small compared to the Daibutsu-den or Great Buddha Hall, considered the largest ...

The Hiroshima Great Buddha statue is seen at Hiroshima Orizuru Tower commercial complex in the city's Naka Ward on July 1, 2022, after it made a homecoming from the Nara Prefecture town of Ando.

(RNS) — The 6,000-ton white jade Buddha statue will overlook a sprawling group of temples and monasteries just kilometers from the city center. But suspicions of the project abound.