The prayer flags around the monastery are inscribed with prayers and mantras - when the wind blows the prayers are carried through all parts of the universe.

According to Buddhist legend, the first prayer flags were used by Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Devas, or angels, would carry flags that had Gautama Buddha’s prayers written on them ...

The flags, which included Hindu, Islamic, Palestinian, Buddhist, and Sikh symbols, were torn and stomped on, followed by haka performances after each act.

They help lighten the soul by casting wishes to the breeze, in a way similar to Tibetan prayer flags, Buddhist votive tablets, and Asia’s floating lanterns.

Flags are meant to unite—but some stir deep controversy. In this video, we break down the symbols, histories, and hidden meanings that have made certain flags the center of fierce global debate ...

The tone and timbre of Buddhist bells depends on their shape, thickness and metal composition. When the ancient capital was established in the late 8th century, temple bells were positioned in ...

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Members of the Buddhist community attend a dharma prayer service of the sixth World Buddhist Forum in Fenghua District of Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 16, 2024.

They could further explore the purposes of Buddhist prayer and meditation. How do Buddhist monks believe these practices have a positive effect on themselves and wider society?