Thailand, Sukothai, Loi Kratong Illuminated buddha at dusk.

China, Shanxi Province, Datong, Yunguan, Buddist Caves Statue of Buddha Head & shoulders shot.

France, Provence-Alps, Cote d'Azur, Antibes Juan-les-Pins, Beach with tourists sunbathing and swimming in the sea.

Afghanistan, Bamiyan, Giant standing Buddha destroyed by Taliban March 2001.

Afghanistan, Bamiyan, Giant standing Buddha destroyed by Taliban March 2001.

Thailand, South, Bangkok, Wat Pho giant reclining golden Buddha detail of mother of pearl embossed soles of its feet.

Nepal, Kathmandu, Patan, Statue of the Buddha in the entrance to Kwa Bahal or the Golden Temple.

Thailand, Koh Samui, North coast Golden Buddha at Big Buddha Temple.

China, Sichuan , Dazu, Large reclining Buddha with line of smaller figures along its side. .

Indonesia, Java, Borobudur, Detail of relief carving on wall of multi tiered Buddhist stupa depicting standing Buddha and flowers.

Indonesia, Java, Java Island, Seated Buddha at Borobudur temple complex

India, Ladakh, Phyang Gompa, Wall panel painting of the Enlightenment.