These are just a few of the Buddhas at the Oriental Heritage Museum in downtown San Francisco.
The Buddha itself was small, maybe 18", but the monument it sat in (see next picture) was probably over 7 feet tall!
This one wasn't really at the Museum. It was in ChinaTown in a store. I oh-so-badly wanted to purchase it, but couldn't figure out how to get it home without breaking it, plus I felt I had already spent too much money! and now I have found one here. It is 2/3 the size at OVER TWICE THE PRICE!!
Another in ChinaTown.
Of course, I had to get some shots that proved I was REALLY there! Luckily, I am not too shy to say "Would you take my picture?"!
© Copyright 2005 Patrick J. McDaniel
updated July 24, 2005