The Buddha in Kande Viharaya, located in Aluthgama, Sri Lanka, stands at 160 feet and was completed in 2007. This towering statue represents peace and spirituality, drawing numerous devotees and ...

Another Buddha statue at the temple was acquired from Sri Lanka four years earlier. Police say that so far no arrests have been made and investigations are continuing. Botswana has a small ...

In Sri Lanka the mistreatment of Buddhist images is a serious offence. People are also advised not to pose for pictures in front of a statue of Buddha. British tourist Naomi Coleman was arrested ...

Meanwhile, the delegation of Sri Lankan Buddhist Monks visited Swat Museum where they witnessed antique objects of Gandhara sculptures. The museum showcases over 3000 antique objects of Gandhara ...