Monk sculpts statue out of incense powder and water for Wesak celebration

A METRE-long sleeping Buddha statue made by Cambodian monk Ven Hou Heng using only incense powder and water will be one of the main attractions at an artifact exhibition during the state-level Wesak Day celebrations.

Ven Hou Heng, who is currently with the Malaysian Buddhist Association (MBA) here, spent two weeks to complete the statue which is only between 15cm and 20cm high.