"The restoration of Buddha sculptures involves many steps ... appointed Sanjoudou for the restoration. All statues require a different approach, depending on the type and characteristics of ...

Along with the famous reclining Buddha, Wat Pho features a whopping 394 Buddhas that can be found spread out between four different chapels on-site. In between all of the opulent statues ...

This photo taken on December 9, 2024 shows artist Hong Jinshi posing for photos next to a sculpture of US president-elect Donald Trump in a pose evoking the Buddha ... the statues as a joke.