Nepal, Kathmandu Valley, Bodhnath, Detail of stupa showing painted eyes of Buddha which includes a third eye between and above the two eyes symbolising the clairvoyant powers of the Buddha.

Sri Lanka, Mihintale, Large white seated Buddha.

Malaysia, Penang, Georgetown, Wat Chayamangkalaram, Interior with woman placing offerings on altar in front of seated Buddha covered in gold leaf, Incense burning in foreground.

Thailand, Bangkok, Wat Trimtr, Detail of Buddha figure covered with gold leaf.

Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa, Buddhist monk praying in front of giant reclining Buddha figure.

Sri lanka, Anuradhapura, Portrait of a young novice monk with a statue of Buddha in the background

Sri lanka, Anuradhapura, Portrait of a young novice monk with a statue of Buddha in the background

Cambodia, Siem Reap Province, Angkor Wat, Interior of shrine on the upper level with visitors lighting incense at base of Buddha figure seated below naga with multi headed hood.

India, Bihar, Bodhgaya, Buddhist monk sitting beside seated golden Buddha figure on raised stone platform reading texts.

Sri Lanka, Kandy, Monk standing between large seated and reclining Buddha figures in low roof interior of Nahta Revale temple.

Thailand, Worshippers dressing Buddha statue.

Thailand, Sukothai, Woman burning incense before giant, Buddha.