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