Are You Sure?

 

2003, 16"h x 13"w x 13"d

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The Story

Looking into the temple we see a number of children worshipping the Chinese god of long life.  Naturally, they are praying for a long life, but look behind the god and see a crippled figure, it is Buddha!  Outside the temple an old man is observing the scene and remarks, "are you sure you want a long life?"

 

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