Incredible!ndia Ministry of Tourism Mahatma Buddha Shodh Sansthan The Buddha Dalai Lama District Magistrate, Gaya Gaya Airport Dr. Thiyagarajan SM IAS Sanjeev Singh It is one of the earliest Buddhist temples built entirely in brick, still standing in India, from the late Gupta period. Photograph of the Temple during restoration in the 1880s.

Loriya Tangai Buddha Loriyan Tangai is an archaeological site in the Gandhar, Pakistan, here it was found a Buddha statue with an inscription mentioning "year 318", ~143 CE. This would make it one of the earliest known Buddha representation, after Bimaran casket (1st cen CE).

5th Century A.D :: Renunciation or Mahabhinishkramana of Prince Siddhartha ( Gautam Buddha) . Prince Siddhartha Is Mounted On His Horse Kanthaka Chhandaka Is Holding Umbrella and Mara Blocking The Way of Prince Siddhartha.

Bavikonda Stupa, Andhra Pradesh The Bavikonda Buddhist Complex estimated to be constructed around 3rd century BC is an ancient site that hosts several Buddha relics. Encircling the monastery there are several other brick works, pillars carved with inscriptions, and stupas.

Sculpture representing Vision of Buddha’s Paradise. Mohammed Nari, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province Dating 4th century C.E.

The UNESCO-designated Longmen Grottoes, situated in Luoyang in Henan province, China are renowned for housing tens of thousands of Buddha statues which are over 1,500 years old, they are remembered as an exquisite example of ancient Chinese Buddhist cave art.

A set of four dome slab panels depicting the successive scenes of the Buddha's birth story, including Mayadevi holding on to the branch of a shala tree as Siddhartha emerges from her right side in the last scene. Amaravati, c. 2nd century CE, British museum, London.

Buddha Relic Casket (The Ramaka Casket) Dated: 1st century CE Culture: Ancient region of Gandhara, Bajaur An inscription on the casket reads: "All those who are worthy to be honored are honored."

India grants US $15 Million to strengthen Buddhist ties with Sri Lanka. The allocation of the funds will contribute to various initiatives, including the construction, renovation of Buddhist monasteries, underscoring deep historical/cultural ties between them. Nirmala Sitharaman

Coin of Kharahostes, in the name of Azes. Obv: Azes riding, with corrupted Greek legend; "King of Kings Azes" and Buddhist Triratna symbol behind the head of king. Rev: Goddess Tyche standing left, Kharoshthi legend: "The Great king followower of the Dhamma, King of Kings Azes"

Buddha at Kauwa Dol Hill, Bihar :: Photograph of a statue of Buddha taken by Joseph David Beglar in the 1870s. The statue was found at a height of ~ 500 feet. A note accompanying the print describes the statues at the site, "The most prominent one is Buddha, 7 feet X 7 ½ feet."

Tibetan iconography and Rock Carvings of Gautam Buddha and Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara of Tamgaly-Tas - "open-air temple". Date 17th Century A.D Location: Tamgaly-Tas, Kapchagai City, Kazakhstan

Avalokiteshvara Bronze figure from Kurkihar, Bihar 9th Century CE Avalokiteshvara is manifestation of self born Buddha Amitabha, whose figure is represented, as he guards the world between the departure of historical Buddha, Gautama, and appearance of future buddha, Maitreya.

The Bodhisattva Kannon (Avalokiteshvara), Japan Mid-11th century Kannon, the bodhisattva of compassion, is one of the most popular and frequently depicted deities in Japanese Buddhism. Kannon grants deliverance from suffering to anyone who calls upon his name.

The Helgö Buddha (Found in Sweden) 6 the Century CE Height 8.40 cm. Material: Copper and Silver Named after the old norse market village Helgö, where it was found. We have no clarity over how it reached Sweden but most probably it was made in present day Afghanistan/Pakistan.

A rare and perhaps only of its type sculpture of sacred Kalpa Vriksha from Baisnagar (Vidisha), MP Dated: ~2nd century BCE or older

Wishing everyone an enlightening Vesak Day! On this auspicious day may you be blessed with compassion wisdom and kindness ~ Set Yourself on the path of truth, compassion and peace ~ - Mahatma Buddha Shodh Sansthan