Practiced by perhaps 230 to 500 million people around the world, Buddhism is based on the premise that sentient beings can be released from the cycle of suffering through rebirth (be nice, don’t come back as an ant!). These statues represent numerous ways that Buddha is represented in a variety of cultures.
The above was taken at a temple in Bangkok.
This is also in Thailand but at the ancient temple complex at Ayuthaya.
Though India is primarily a Hindu country, many people do practice Buddhism as well, it’s thought nearly 4 million.
95% of Bhutan’s residents practice Buddhism. The photo above is a painting on a rock wall in the countryside.
It’s highly unlikely that Vegas has many practitioners. None the less, you might come across such a neon sign in your wanderings around sin city.
Thanks to Debbie at DeliciousBaby for hosting Photo Friday. Pop on over to see more great photos!
Travel Well!
Beth
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Photo of the Day: Varanasi
Photo of the Day: Prayer Wheels – Bhutan
Photo of the Day: Bangkok Flowers
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Photo credit: Wooden Buddhas Mo Riza
Photo credit: Ayuthaya Buddha MckaySavage
Photo credit: Vegas Buddha marc_smith
Amy @ The Q Family says
Great collection of different Buddha.
jessiev says
LOVELY photos!
jackie says
Love the shots! The first one is particularly beautiful.
Cate says
I love taking photos of Buddhist statues. Great shots, you’ve captured them all well.
marina villatoro says
I like the neon one the best:) Who knows if anything at all is practiced in vegas!
Great shots!
Dominique says
I like the idea of a theme page like this!