Buddhist statues

Monastery stone icons

Buddhist statues are sculptural representations of the Buddha, bodhisattvas, or other figures from Buddhist tradition.

They range from small devotional objects to monumental temple sculptures, often depicting the Buddha in characteristic poses—seated in meditation, standing with a teaching gesture, or reclining at death.

These statues serve as focal points for worship, meditation, and offerings: The temple housed a gilded Buddhist statue from the 12th century.

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religious iconography

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Decorative Arabic sacred writing

Catholic saints · Shinto shrines · totem poles

iconoclasm vs. sacred imagery

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Attacking revered traditions

sacred vs. profane objects

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Decorative outdoor fixtures

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