As for Nat worship, the people, in spite of the king's edicts, went on worshiping the Nats, and Anawrahta finally decided to bring them over into Buddhism. The figures of the thirty-six lords were ...

Most Buddhists in the Indian subcontinent also worship Buddha statues, which classifies them as non-monotheisic idolators. However, Buddhism itself primarily focuses on calming human desires and ...

Buddhists chant alone or together. If together, they chant in unison. Chanting is not like hymns sung to worship God (for example, in the Christian faith). It helps Buddhists to enter into a calm ...

It makes me feel peaceful whenever I get here. It’s a good feeling to have when I worship. Whenever Buddhists enter the temple, we remove our shoes and hats to show respect. Inside, there is ...

When all progressive political thought have acknowledged Bodh Gaya’s identity as a Buddhist shrine, what stops political ...

Buddhism started in India over 2,500 years ago. Buddhists follow the teachings of a man called Siddhattha Gotama. He became known as the Buddha, which means 'enlightened'. Siddhattha Gotama was a ...

In Britain it is more common to find Buddhist places of worship using buildings originally intended for other purposes, such as school. However, there are a few which are purpose built and some in ...