The monks perfected the practice of shomyo, a melodic singing of Buddhist sutras, and in its heyday the village had as many as 50 practice halls. Ohara also was a sanctuary for nuns, and is known ...

Yoshihara said Prajnaparamitahrdaya illustrates the important Buddhist concept of sunyata (emptiness) and is typically performed at funerals and other such ceremonies. “This meritorious sutra ...

Held within the serene premises of a local monastery, the festival provided devotees an opportunity to seek blessings, participate in prayer offerings, and immerse themselves in Buddhist chants ...

monks lead worshippers in chants and meditation. Meditation is very important to all Buddhists. It helps us to concentrate and deepens our connection to the Buddha’s teachings. Buddhist temples ...