Temples in Japan have begun 3D printing copies of their valuable Buddhist statues. Because of theft within the country, students and one abbot of a temple have resorted to 3D printing to create copies of these statues. The originals are then given to museums, while the copies are used within the temples. Quite a unique idea. Read and see more at: http://3dprint.com/70693/3d-printed-buddhist-statue/