- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oakland_Buddha
- https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/johnson/article/Buddha-seems-to-bring-tranquillity-to-Oakland-5757592.php#photo-6869289
A Buddha statue that was installed by a local resident to deter illegal dumping and crime brought crime down by 82%. Locals started to leave offerings with it and built a structure to accommodate it.