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The blessings of the Blue Buddha
Central to Tibetan system is the belief that the medicines are a blessing from the Buddha and have to be taken with respect, “not as a commodity”, Dr. Neshar said. “The doctor is not a ...
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Buddhist Chanting of Ladakh: recitation of sacred Buddhist texts in the trans-Himalayan Ladakh region, Jammu and Kashmir, India
In the monasteries and villages of the Ladakh region of India, Buddhist lamas (priests ... to appease the wrath of evil spirits or to invoke the blessing of various Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, deities and ...
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Count your blessings: 5 Lucky numbers that add up to success, according to Buddhism
In Thailand, for instance, people frequently seek blessings on the 9th day of ceremonies ... Buddhism as it represents the "Triple Gem"—the Buddha (the teacher), the Dharma (the teachings ...
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What the mythical snake Naga represents, both good and evil, in Hinduism and Buddhism
one that brings protection and blessings, and can be used to decorate temples. In Buddhist tradition, the Naga plays a vital role as the protector of the Buddha and his teachings. The most well ...
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Growing popularity of Buddha amulets among foreign tourists in Pattaya
The Buddha amulets, long revered in Thai culture for their spiritual significance, have increasingly captured the attention ...