Gold leaf is one of the most visible expressions of Buddhist devotion in Southeast Asia, but Thailand and Myanmar have developed very different traditions around its use. Discover how generations of worshippers have transformed Buddha images through the accumulation of gold and what these practices reveal about religious devotion and cultural identity.

The Sukhothai Walking Buddha is one of the most elegant and recognizable creations of Thai Buddhist art. Explore the origins of the graceful Phra Leela, its connection with earlier Buddhist traditions and the artistic innovations that transformed the Buddha into an image of movement and spiritual grace.

The famous Lion Type 1 Buddha has long fascinated collectors and scholars of Lanna art. Explore the changing interpretation of these distinctive northern Thai bronzes, from their early classification as ancient masterpieces to the more complex understanding of their historical development.

The traditional classification of early Sukhothai Buddhas is not as straightforward as it may seem. Taking a closer look at Wat Tra Kuan and the archaeological evidence, this article questions the conventional use of the term “Tra Kuan Buddha” and examines what it can really tell us about the origins of Sukhothai sculpture.