Cross-legged in the lotus pose on an alabaster throne, smooth limbs shot through with streaks of moss green and its face painted in pure gold, the 4-tonne figure is the biggest gem-quality jade Buddha ...

One of the city's most popular attractions, the Jade Buddha Temple impresses visitors with its legion of statues. The temple was originally built to house two jade statues brought in from Burma.

Taipei’s outlet to the sea might be down-at-heel, but it has several charms and a great local vibe – and Taiwan’s throbbing ...

When artist Ashely García first started making earrings and key chains in the shapes of classic Panamanian gastronomy, she ...

The Buddha was carved from a single solid piece of green jade and was adorned with gold and diamonds. The statue is placed high above the heads of worshippers and tourists, as a sign of respect.

Placing healthy green plants, especially those with rounded leaves like the jade plant ... coins tied with red ribbon, a laughing Buddha statue, or images of flowing water can serve as reminders ...

It’s a painted statue of the Bodhisattva Maitreya ... embellished with minutely rendered scenes from the life of Buddha. These extraordinary figures have graced this small monastery in Alchi ...

By Bonnie Bartel Latino Columnist Gracious beautiful people; historic sites; bustling street culture; sunset cocktails on “long-tail” boats as they explore a maze of klongs (canals); tropical flowers, ...

These included jade figurines, obsidian blades ... Archaeologists discovered intact Buddha statues, ornately carved columns, and wall murals depicting scenes from Buddhist scriptures that had been ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gifted the brass statue of Sarnath Buddha in Dhyan Mudra to Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and a brocade silk shawl from Uttar ...