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Stolen Buddhist statue returned to Japan

TSUSHIMA, Japan, May 12 Kyodo - A 14th-century Buddhist statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva sits at Kannon Temple on Tsushima Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on May 12, 2025. The statue, stolen in October 2012 and taken to South Korea, was returned to the temple the same day. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Stolen Buddhist statue returned to Japan

TSUSHIMA, Japan, May 12 Kyodo - A 14th-century Buddhist statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva sits at Kannon Temple on Tsushima Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on May 12, 2025. The statue, stolen in October 2012 and taken to South Korea, was returned to the temple the same day. (Kyodo)

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Stolen Buddhist statue returned to Japan

A box containing the statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, a 14th-century Buddhist statue, is unloaded from a truck as it arrives at Kannon Temple on Tsushima Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on May 12, 2025. The statue, stolen in October 2012 and taken to South Korea, was returned to the temple.

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Stolen Buddhist statue returned to Japan

A box containing the statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, a 14th-century Buddhist statue, is carried into Kannon Temple on Tsushima Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on May 12, 2025. The statue, stolen in October 2012 and taken to South Korea, was returned to the temple.

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Stolen Buddhist statue returned to Japan

A truck carries a 14th-century Buddhist statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva upon its arrival on Tsushima Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, in the early hours of May 12, 2025. The statue, stolen in October 2012 and taken to South Korea, was being returned to Kannon Temple on Tsushima.

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Stolen Buddhist statue returned to Japan

A 14th-century Buddhist statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva sits at Kannon Temple on Tsushima Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on May 12, 2025. The statue, stolen in October 2012 and taken to South Korea, was returned to the temple the same day.

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Stolen Buddhist statue returned to Japan

A 14th-century Buddhist statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva sits at Kannon Temple on Tsushima Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on May 12, 2025. The statue, stolen in October 2012 and taken to South Korea, was returned to the temple the same day.

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Stolen Buddhist statue returned to Japan

A 14th-century Buddhist statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva sits at Kannon Temple on Tsushima Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on May 12, 2025. The statue, stolen in October 2012 and taken to South Korea, was returned to the temple the same day.

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Stolen Buddhist statue returned to Japan

A 14th-century Buddhist statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva sits at Kannon Temple on Tsushima Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on May 12, 2025. The statue, stolen in October 2012 and taken to South Korea, was returned to the temple the same day.

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Senior citizens enjoy their leisure time at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A waiter works at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A senior citizen sells handicraft products at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A senior citizen enjoys his leisure time at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A senior citizen enjoys his leisure time at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A senior citizen enjoys his leisure time at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Qiang, the current owner of the Guanyinge teahouse, is pictured in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A senior citizen sells handicraft products at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A waiter boils water at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Senior citizens enjoy their leisure time at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Qiang, the current owner of the Guanyinge teahouse, tosses the water into the air to make a shape at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A local Chinese folk artist performs at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A senior citizen enjoys his leisure time at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Qiang (L), the current owner of the Guanyinge teahouse, and a waiter boil water for customers at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A senior citizen enjoys his leisure time at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Qiang, the current owner of the Guanyinge teahouse, pours water into a pot at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A painter draws a portrait of a senior citizen at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A senior citizen enjoys his leisure time at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist takes a photo of Li Qiang, the current owner of the teahouse, at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A senior citizen enjoys his leisure time at Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-OLD TEAHOUSE (CN)

(230815) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 7, 2023 shows an exterior view of the Guanyinge teahouse in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Guanyinge, located on a riverside at an ancient street in Shuangliu District of Chengdu, is a teahouse with a history of more than one hundred years. The name of the teahouse, Guanyinge, originates from a folk tale, in which it is said that thanks to the blessing of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the teahouse survived a fire a hundred years ago. Many local senior citizens enjoy spending their time at Guanyinge teahouse. The old teahouse has been listed on the protection list of historic buildings of Chengdu City. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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Buddhist treasure repaired

NARA, Japan - The crown for a statue of Fuku Kenjaku Kannon, a form of the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, is shown to reporters after repairs in Nara, western Japan, on April 2, 2012. The eighth-century crown with a statue of Buddha attached to it will be exhibited from April 3, 2012, at Todai temple museum in Nara.

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(SichuanMosaics) CHINA-SICHUAN-ANYUE-STONE CARVING (CN)

(220113) -- ANYUE, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2021 shows the stone statue of Water-Moon Avalokitesvara (shuiyue guanyin) from the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Anyue County in southwest China's Sichuan Province is famous for its stone carvings. Anyue stone carving dates back to as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Through the Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279), Anyue carving developed to its peak with the features of abundant, exquisite and magnificent. Now there are more than 100,000 stone statues preserved at about 230 sites in Anyue. Scattering in the mountains, Anyue carving was little known to the public for a long period of time. Nowadays, with the support of policies and funds, Anyue carving is revealed to the world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(SichuanMosaics) CHINA-SICHUAN-ANYUE-STONE CARVING (CN)

(220113) -- ANYUE, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2021 shows the stone statue of Water-Moon Avalokitesvara (shuiyue guanyin) from the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Anyue County in southwest China's Sichuan Province is famous for its stone carvings. Anyue stone carving dates back to as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Through the Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279), Anyue carving developed to its peak with the features of abundant, exquisite and magnificent. Now there are more than 100,000 stone statues preserved at about 230 sites in Anyue. Scattering in the mountains, Anyue carving was little known to the public for a long period of time. Nowadays, with the support of policies and funds, Anyue carving is revealed to the world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(SichuanMosaics) CHINA-SICHUAN-ANYUE-STONE CARVING (CN)

(220113) -- ANYUE, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2021 shows the stone statue of Water-Moon Avalokitesvara (shuiyue guanyin) from the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) in Anyue County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Anyue County in southwest China's Sichuan Province is famous for its stone carvings. Anyue stone carving dates back to as early as the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). Through the Tang (618-907) and Song Dynasty (960-1279), Anyue carving developed to its peak with the features of abundant, exquisite and magnificent. Now there are more than 100,000 stone statues preserved at about 230 sites in Anyue. Scattering in the mountains, Anyue carving was little known to the public for a long period of time. Nowadays, with the support of policies and funds, Anyue carving is revealed to the world. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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Buddhist treasure repaired

NARA, Japan - The crown for a statue of Fuku Kenjaku Kannon, a form of the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, is shown to reporters after repairs in Nara, western Japan, on April 2, 2012. The eighth-century crown with a statue of Buddha attached to it will be exhibited from April 3, 2012, at Todai temple museum in Nara. (Kyodo)

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National treasure hall in Nara

TV crews film a statue of Thousand-armed Avalokitesvara, or Senju Kannon, displayed during a press preview at the National Treasure Hall on the premises of Kohfukuji, a Buddhist temple, in Nara on Dec. 28, 2017. The building will reopen to the public in January after being renovated to withstand powerful earthquakes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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National treasure hall in Nara

TV crews film a statue of Thousand-armed Avalokitesvara, or Senju Kannon, displayed during a press preview at the National Treasure Hall on the premises of Kohfukuji, a Buddhist temple, in Nara on Dec. 28, 2017. The building will reopen to the public in January after being renovated to withstand powerful earthquakes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Stolen Tsushima statue ordered to be released to S. Korean temple

Wonu, chief monk of Buseoksa temple in Seosan, South Korea, speaks to reporters at the Daejeon District Court on Jan. 26, 2017, before the court approved a request by the temple to take delivery of an ancient Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple in 2012. The temple has claimed rightful ownership of the statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, saying it was made there in the 14th century. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Stolen Tsushima statue ordered to be released to S. Korean temple

Wonu (2nd from R), chief monk of Buseoksa temple in Seosan, South Korea, speaks to reporters at the Daejeon District Court on Jan. 26, 2017, after the court approved a request by the temple to take delivery of an ancient Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple in 2012. The temple has claimed rightful ownership of the statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, saying it was made there in the 14th century. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo