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The Art Institute of Chicago Is Returning a 12th-Century Buddha Sculpture to Nepal
The Art Institute of Chicago is returning a 12th-century sculpture to Nepal after learning that it had been stolen. Officials ...
India’s largest Buddha statue is drawing global tourists. Here’s what makes it special
India’s hidden gem, the mesmerizing reclining Buddha statute in Bodh Gaya is a must-visit. Here’s why travellers are flocking to this sacred site.
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From art to Buddha and back again: Art director's Itamar Newman’s enlightened journey
Behind them, one can see a large traditional monument of the Buddha with Phra Ajarn Ofer (Venerable Monk) in orange robes. This painting also contains a visual reference to Western art ...