'Naked Buddhas' witnessed in Jinan, E China

Sculptures of two naked Buddhas are seen on the top of a building in Jinan, capital city of east China's Shandong province on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. [Photo/China News Service]

(Ecns.cn) -- Sculptures of two naked Buddhas climbing houses were unveiled in Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province on Sunday, triggering online discussions.  [More photos]

Pictures of the two Buddhas, one climbing a wall and the other looking at him with folded hands, swiftly made the rounds on the Internet.

Some thought the sculptures were interesting, while others said they were disrespectful to the Buddha.

Sculptures of naked Buddhas removed after two-day appearance

A sculpture of naked Buddha is seen being removed Monday, for it has damaged the cityscape of Jinan, capital of East China's Shandong province.