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 ...

It is famous for its gold sculpture of the Buddha. The pose of the statue celebrates the moment ... first Thai Buddhist Temple to be built in the UK. It is home to both monks and nuns.

The addition of other temples turned the site into one of Buddhism's holiest sites. Over the centuries, the cultural treasures grew in number. The most remarkable is the Giant Buddha of Leshan, carved ...