Enkū (1632–1695) was a Japanese Buddhist monk and sculptor who wandered all over Japan, helping the poor along the way. During his travels, he carved some 120,000 wooden statues of the Buddha. Some were given to comfort those who had lost family members, others to guide the dying. Buddha Buddhism, Buddhist Monk, Buddhist Art, Japanese Culture, Japanese Art, Wooden Statues, Perfect World, Ancient Artifacts, Illuminated Manuscript