In 1996 around 400 Chinese stone sculptures of the Buddha were discovered in Qingzhou, China. Click on any photo to see larger image.
Return of the Buddha: The Qingzhou Discoveries. Catalogue of an exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, London
This find of traditional Chinese Buddhist art was buried for over 900 year. Part of the The Royal Academy’s exhibition. Northern Qi (550-577 AD) © The State Administration of Cultural Heritage, People’s Republic of China
This find of traditional Chinese Buddhist art was buried for over 900 year. Part of the The Royal Academy’s exhibition. Northern Qi (550-577 AD) © The State Administration of Cultural Heritage, People’s Republic of China
This find of traditional Chinese Buddhist art was buried for over 900 year. Part of the The Royal Academy’s exhibition. Northern Qi (550-577 AD) © The State Administration of Cultural Heritage, People’s Republic of China
This find of traditional Chinese Buddhist art was buried for over 900 year. Part of the The Royal Academy’s exhibition. Northern Qi (550-577 AD) © The State Administration of Cultural Heritage, People’s Republic of China
This find of traditional Chinese Buddhist art was buried for over 900 year. Part of the The Royal Academy’s exhibition. Northern Qi (550-577 AD) © The State Administration of Cultural Heritage, People’s Republic of China
This find of traditional Chinese Buddhist art was buried for over 900 year. Part of the The Royal Academy’s exhibition. Northern Qi (550-577 AD) © The State Administration of Cultural Heritage, People’s Republic of China
This find of traditional Chinese Buddhist art was buried for over 900 year. Part of the The Royal Academy’s exhibition. Northern Qi (550-577 AD) © The State Administration of Cultural Heritage, People’s Republic of China
Images © The State Administration of Cultural Heritage, People’s Republic of China, and © Royal Academy of Arts, London.
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Buddhism now 
How old are these?
Around sixth century, maybe bit older.
R
Nice wisdom words from buddha, I live them, I love them.