As for Nat worship, the people, in spite of the king's edicts, went on worshiping the Nats, and Anawrahta finally decided to bring them over into Buddhism. The figures of the thirty-six lords were ...

Are Shinto and Buddhism truly separate in Japan—or two parts of the same cultural fabric? This deep dive examines how Buddhist philosophy and Shinto kami worship coevolved over 1,500 years. From ...

Buddhists chant alone or together. If together, they chant in unison. Chanting is not like hymns sung to worship God (for example, in the Christian faith). It helps Buddhists to enter into a calm ...

It makes me feel peaceful whenever I get here. It’s a good feeling to have when I worship. Whenever Buddhists enter the temple, we remove our shoes and hats to show respect. Inside, there is ...

These rites, the legacy of over 2000 years of Buddhist worship, provide an unbroken lineage between the past and the present, and their continuation ensures a heritage for the future. Daily rites, ...

Fort Worth city leaders Dec. 10 gave their blessing for the construction of a 175-foot stupa in east Fort Worth. The religious monument is the centerpiece of a $100 million expansion of the Huong Dao ...

Myanmar's religious temples stood as symbols of faith and history. After the recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake, many are ...

They are not mere places of Buddhist worship but marvels of construction. A set of three stamps released in April 2008, featured salient features of a dagoba. Also known as a stupa or 'chaitya', the ...