When visiting the reclining Buddha, we passed by Acalanatha, the fierce Buddhist deity, god of fire, said to protect worshipers from disasters or harm. At his feet were numerous Buddha disciples. I was fascinated by their expressions – everyone different. Fantastic work.
Enjoy some of them from a closer position. They were covered in moss and lichen, but their faces and gestures were so very alive.
I hope you too found them fascinating!
Leya 
Wow – definitely fascinating and so interesting to photograph, with each expression unique 😀
Thank you, yes – I could have stayed there photographing still I think…
There’s a lot of them! Indeed, fascinating how individual they are.
Yes, hundreds of them. And I would have loved to know what material and how many artists and the story behind.
Wow, those expressions!
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Amazing
Thank you, Sheree!
Aren’t they just? I’d definitely want them on my side though.
Haha, yes!
Wow, what amazing work. It must have been difficult photograph and to do justice to the display and you captured it so well.
Thank you, Anne. I had to have them in B&W, to do them justice.
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This is amazing! The level of detail in those statues is really incredible. What a treat to see them!
I am glad you liked them too – incredible work. So many of them!
I agree with Janet. The expressions are wonderful. Thanks for sharing, Leya! 🙂 xxx
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I’ve not seen anything like that before. Fascinating indeed.
Yes, fascinating.