In the monasteries and villages of the Ladakh region of India, Buddhist lamas (priests) chant sacred texts representing the spirit, philosophy and teachings of the Buddha. The monks wear ritual ...

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Crying is said to be the most frequently attested reaction to plainsong In fact, crying is said to be the most frequently attested reaction to plainsong and it’s common in Buddhist chanting too.

As well as speaking mantras, Buddhists give offerings and bow to show their dedication to the Buddha. Bowing three times shows respect to the Three Refuges.

While chanting Prajnaparamitahrdaya ... Yoshihara said Prajnaparamitahrdaya illustrates the important Buddhist concept of sunyata (emptiness) and is typically performed at funerals and other ...

Officials informed that Buddhist communities, scholars, spiritual seekers, and tourists from around the world were expected ...