Koichi Shinohara traces the evolution of Esoteric Buddhist rituals from the simple recitation of spells in the fifth century to complex systems involving image worship, mandala initiation, and ...

A popular Japanese performing arts group is blending Buddhist chants with cyber aesthetics and electronic music.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This bronze bell was used in the ...

The growing attention to the discussion on holiness versus hollowness of rituals of Sri Lankan Buddhists has raised a legitimate question: is Buddhism without rituals possible? Even though one can ...

SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--How noble would our daily life be if we could accept our daily as a ritual and our life as a ritual? How could we make our daily lives richer and more sustainable?

When parents lose a child, there are rituals to mark their grief — holding funerals, sitting shiva, bringing casseroles. But when that loss happens before birth, often it isn't marked. Sometimes, it's ...

A rare Buddhist relic from the 3rd century BC was displayed publicly at Lalitgiri in Jajpur district during the Guru ...

Exotic fish released as part of a Buddhist religious practice have become the preferred food option for otters, potentially mitigating the impact these introductions have on native species. When you ...