KYOTO—Kanbe Juzu Ten, a long-established manufacturer and wholesaler of Buddhist prayer beads in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, has begun offering “genderless beads” that can be used by both men and women. At ...

Just because you are no longer a practicing Catholic doesn’t mean you can’t go to church and get your throat blessed, right?

Over the years, I have visited Kek Lok Si Temple light-up on several occasions. Every time, I was fascinated by the ...

Today, the statue in the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center has become a hub for interfaith efforts and a ...

“There’s a lot of Buddhist influence on this record ... who’s wearing a strand of chunky prayer beads that are visible at the neck of his black t-shirt. “If I’m writing a song, I ...

Nearly all of the UNESCO-listed, centuries-old Hindu and Buddhist temples that sprinkle the city have been restored to their former glory, and the 19th-century Dharahara tower — a city icon ...

The reception of a modern Japanese funeral. In the past, Japanese funerals were deeply rooted in Buddhist and Shinto traditions. They were often held at home or in temples. Cremation became widespread ...