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How sacred images in many Asian cultures incorporate divine presence and make them come 'alive'

  • Written by Michael Naparstek, Lecturer in Religious Studies, University of Tennessee
imageA gilded statue of the Buddha at Wat Phanan Choeng Temple in Thailand.Kittipong Chararoj/ iStock via Getty Images Plus

Walking into a favorite restaurant here in Knoxville, Tennessee, I was immediately greeted by a golden statue of Buddha, its sparkling gemstone eyes meeting my own as I made my way through the door. The aromas of Thai curries...

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