This image presents a golden statue of Budai (Laughing Buddha) situated outdoors in Godang-ri, South Korea. The statue is centrally positioned, depicting a portly, smiling figure seated cross-legged on a golden lotus pedestal. Its left hand holds a string of prayer beads, while the right hand rests on its thigh, clutching a small, indistinct object. The statue is elevated on a rugged foundation constructed from large, weathered, dark grey-brown natural rocks and packed earth. Above and to the left, a mature pine tree with a thick, textured brown trunk and branches extends diagonally across the upper frame, its green needles visible. The sky is a clear, bright blue with minimal, faint white clouds. To the immediate left of the statue, a dense bush with dark green and some reddish foliage is present, with several yellow wildflowers blooming in the foreground near the base. To the right, the background consists of a dense growth of various green trees and shrubs, indicative of a wooded or landscaped area. The ground immediately surrounding the statue's rocky base is composed of light brown earth and scattered small stones. The scene is illuminated by natural sunlight, casting subtle shadows.

Buddhist temple complex documented in Go

IMAGE

Arty III Glazov

Creator

Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 07:24 AM

15d ago

Godang-ri, South Korea

36.21300, 127.68200

This image presents a golden statue of Budai (Laughing Buddha) situated outdoors in Godang-ri, South Korea. The statue is centrally positioned, depicting a portly, smiling figure seated cross-legged o…read more

peaceful

serene

joyful

contemplative

tranquil

Technical

aeaa7dbc-d1d7-4e2f-b

𝕏 f in W T

Usage Rights

This media is free for non-commercial use with proper attribution.

Commercial use, AI/ML training, and derivative works are prohibited without explicit consent from the creator.

Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0 with additional AI/ML restrictions. Full terms →

View event cluster