Detail of the Garden of Philosophy with statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Daruma Taishi and Saint Francis, Budapest, Hungary

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This inspiring monument on Gellért Hill, by sculptor Nandor Wagner, consists of eight bronze statues. Five figures (Abraham, Echnaton, Jesus, Buddha and Lao Tse) around the center symbolize different cultures and religions from around the world. The others (Mahatma Gandhi, Daruma Taishi and Saint Francis) are people from different times and cultures who influenced spiritual enlightenment. The composition shows the development of human kind and aims for a better mutual understanding.

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Size: 2747px × 3737px
Location: Gellért Hill, Budapest, Hungary
Photo credit: © Anna Todero / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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