In Japanese, the historical Buddha is called “Shaka Nyorai.” Below are 500 of Shaka Nyorai’s disciples lining the steps up to the temple. Each one of them has a different facial expression.

30apr14. Miyajima, Hiroshima, Japan.

30apr14. Miyajima, Hiroshima, Japan.


30apr14. Miyajima, Hiroshima, Japan.

Buddha in serenity. Hoi An, Vietnam. FEB09. (Sony Camera & Lens)

Hyogo Daibutsu. One of the three largest Buddhas in all of Japan. Immaculately kept. Kobe, Japan. DEC11. (Canon 550D, Canon Lens EFS 18-135mm)