SYMBOLS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE A Lung ta or wind horse, with flaming jewels on its back, is at the centre of prayer flags.Flaming jewels represent the Buddha, Buddhist teachings and the community.

Prayer flags in Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, by ...

The Tibetan Buddhist prayer flags hold significant meaning for Nepal's Buddhist community, especially in the wake of the destructive 7.8-magnitude earthquake.

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.

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?

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 ...

A South Korean entertainer, known as Monk DJ, has sparked controversy in Malaysia for his prayer-like dance moves, which are considered disrespectful to the Buddhist faith. Yoon Seong-ho, 47, is ...

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

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.

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 ...