Giant statue dating from the 5th century, of the standing Buddha giving a blessing with his right hand, and lifting the robe to signify reincarnation with his left hand, Aukana, Sri Lanka, Asia

Three young monks praying at a rock-cut image of the Buddha in the Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa (Polonnaruva), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Idol Rock at Brimham Rocks near Summerbridge in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Giant statue dating from the 5th century, of the standing Buddha giving a blessing with his right hand, and lifting the robe to signify reincarnation with his left hand, Aukana, Sri Lanka, Asia

California sea lion in Isla Mujeres, Mexico.

Rock carved granite image of the 7m tall standing Buddha, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa (Polonnaruva), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Detail of the rock carved granite image of the 7m tall standing Buddha, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa (Polonnaruva), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Rock carved granite image of the seated Buddha, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa (Polonnaruva), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Rock carved granite image of the seated Buddha, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa (Polonnaruva), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Rock carved granite image of the 7m tall standing Buddha, Gal Vihara, Polonnaruwa (Polonnaruva), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Black stone Buddha Figure on green grass nature background

Burma (Myanmar), Bago, Kyaik Pun Paya, large Budhha statues, altar in foreground.

Burma (Myanmar), Mandalay, Close-up of Colossal, head of Buddha against blue sky.