Buddhist images were transmitted eastwards with the spread of Buddhism from its place of birth, India. In every region, these images stylistically evolved, reflecting local aesthetics. Explore here the transformations of Buddhist sculptures from India and Gandhara to China and Korea. From India, Buddhism underwent great transformation in China and was introduced to Japan via Korea in the sixth century. In Japan, Buddhist images, which were first heavily influenced by China and Korea, evolved stylistically beginning in the late Heian period (794-1185). Compare and contrast the weight, movement, and representation of the images here to understand differences in Japanese sculptures throughout the ages.