From Ba Dinh Square to the Temple of Literature, explore how Hanoi's historic sites not only define the city's skyline but ...

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As well as Shingon, Chōgen was a devotee of the Pure Land faith, and took the name Namu-Amidabutsu, from the prayer calling on the Amitabha Buddha to welcome the faithful to his Pure Land paradise.

On the other side is the bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta with his consort Prajna – all referred to as acolytes of Buddha Amitabha who resides in Sukhavati. The colossal Buddha in parinibbana manca (death ...

Kanoa, from Hawaii, explores the eastern side of the prefecture to discover how gods, demons and Buddha are rooted in daily life. A religious play that depicts Amitabha and the heavenly gods ...

KYOTO--At first glance this mirror looks just like any other, but shining a light on it reflects an image of the Amitabha Buddha on the wall. Another reveals an image of Jesus Christ on the cross.

Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square, Trang Tien Plaza, and other key landmarks are captured from unique perspectives, offering a fresh ...

It is said that human sacrifice was replaced by animal, which too gave way to sacrifice of a human effigy made of rice grains ...

Buddhism is largely based on the teachings and philosophy of one man, the Buddha, and his spiritual journey. But tracing a timeline of events for the historical Buddha can be difficult ...

The Amitabha Stupa is a sacred Buddhist monument and a symbol of enlightenment and peace. It's dedicated to Amitabha Buddha, also known as Amitayus, the Buddha of Infinite Light and Infinite Life. The ...

Sitting beneath the smoke-blackened beams of the temple’s main hall facing the original statue of Amitabha, Buddha of ...