Archaeologists unearth a massive Buddha head at Ratnagiri Buddhist site, shedding new light on Buddhism's influence.

"I'm sure my 90-year-old father is excited to know the younger generation still loves the art and spirit of the Big Head Buddha," the craftsman says. Want to make a Buddha head? Join the workshop ...

Every day, watched by four gilded Buddha statues, a Japanese Buddhist monk ... Rising from the top of his shoulders, surrounding his head, is what looks like a large grey dinner-plate - but ...