We must agree that Dhamma and Buddhism are two different things, even though they are intertwined in many ways. I have written about the origins of these practices, beliefs, rituals, and mysticism ...

Rituals help Buddhists to gain a deeper understanding of the true nature of reality. This can be through showing commitment to the Dhamma, giving thanks to the community of monks and nuns (the ...

Tibetan Buddhism is a religion in exile, forced from its homeland when Tibet was conquered by the Chinese. This article is a detailed look at its history and practices.

That is the attitude encouraged in Buddhism towards ceremonies and anything regarded as religious. So, to mindlessly go through ceremonies or feel that performing specific rituals will lead to some ...

Vajrayana or Esoteric Buddhist and its attendant pantheon of deities and secret, mystical rituals, was introduced to Japan in the early Heian period (after 794) by a number of Japanese priests. They ...

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death ...

Interestingly, Buddhism presents a paradox: acknowledging life’s uncertainty and the potential for everything to fall apart at any moment can lead to peace of mind and genuine happiness. Yet, ...

The rituals of Shinto and Buddhism permeate Japanese life. And in these two belief systems, scholars say, people do not focus on why the tragedy happened, but on how they should proceed.