This art cube includes images of 9 sculptures of the founder of Buddhism, a man who Buddhism teaches us came from Northern India sometime around 500 b.c. and is said to have found the secret to happiness. A wonderful survey cube of beautiful asia statuary, this cube includes Japanese, Chinese and Tibetan examples in wood and bronze, spanning one thousand years of worship from the 5th to 15th centuries. A beautiful decorative object, this cube is an intriguing introduction to the subject and includes a detailed storycard with a general introduction about Buddha and the history of Buddhism, including descriptions of each statue and the particular relevance of its detailing in the Buddhist tradition.