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 ...

G-Tashi says Tibetan Buddhist chants often sync perfectly with rap beats "due to their repetitive and structured use of mantras and phrases." T-Nammy agrees, recalling a Swiss artist who had ...

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 ...