One Buddha, Two Buddha, Broken Buddha

Photographer

Wang, Yong

Category

Fine Art Photography - Religious

Company

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2025

Country / Region

China

Life is full of unexpected moments. One Buddha can be wrapped in a snowy robe, sitting in quiet contemplation, accepting the temporary nature of his wintry attire. Another meets an unexpected fate at the hands (or rather, shell) of a turtle, reminding us that even what seems solid can break in an instant. Yet, there is no real tragedy. The beauty of impermanence isn’t just in the passing of things, but in the way we see them. Can we embrace the unexpected with an open heart?

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