The figures of the thirty-six ... But such beliefs and practices cannot overwhelm Buddhism in any way, for they have been shorn of their primitive meaning and philosophy. The Burmese who resort ...

presenting their offerings of flowers or food, and buy tins of water from the water-carriers to pour over the patient Buddha figures. Or they may purchase little packages of gold leaf and ...

No matter what the technical meaning, the Star of David symbolizes ... on it — many Christians choose to wear a crucifix around their neck, or display one in their home The crescent of the ...

Since the time of the early Buddhist kings, Tibet has enjoyed ... is an argument in response to the Defender's answer. In their understanding of the gesture, the right hand represents method, meaning ...

The tattoo artist, a Buddhist monk, inked a pair of lizards ... but Christians are concerned about their spiritual implications. Thai pastors encourage new converts with sak yant tattoos, like ...

Derived from the Sanskrit word "jina," meaning "to conquer," Jainism teaches ... As a manifestation of ahimsa, Jain monks wear nets over their mouths and sweep the street with their clothing ...

In the tomb wall paintings of the fifth century, for example, we see isolated mountains or trees depicted around figures ... of the Buddha and other deities of the Buddhist pantheon evidence close ...

Princeton is nonsectarian, and religious life here is characterized by its depth and diversity, reflecting our community of people from around the world and their interest in seeking meaning in their ...

Whether shopping in the presence of live deer, riding the bullet train to Kyoto or remembering the past in Hiroshima, Japan ...