with inscriptions inviting the traveller to leave offerings on their altars, accompanied by the recitation of a prayer. Every Buddhist house contains the image of some saint, to whom the inmates ...

Our religion is a form of Buddhism which tempers and moderates ... time to their prayer beads and placing the daily offerings on the altar for the whole family. The Burmese family is a loosely ...

Several altar boys work together to disrobe a small ... “I don’t call it extravagant,” Father Jay says. “I call it an offering to God.” He surveys the child images, some of which are ...

They will give offerings ... to an altar to be offered to the Buddha statues. This shows respect and gratitude to the Buddha for his life and teachings. Giving to others is an important Buddhist ...

Buddhist altar maker Hasegawa is broadening its end-of-life services to include referrals to elderly care facilities. This ...

Religious sites around the world offer a unique glimpse into different cultures, histories, and spiritual practices. Whether ...

They can be as simple as a display of an urn or a collar, or as elaborate as full Buddhist altars with room for candles and offerings. Still, other people show their devotion by setting up an outdoor ...

27:41 The attempts to find ways to disseminate and preserve Buddhism in tune with the times breathes new life into the ancient teachings.

It came as an increasing number of religious facilities and wedding halls are offering nuptial services ... rings and oaths are made before a Buddhist altar. Myokan Senda, 33, vice chief monk ...