Buddhist temples

often depict significant levels of metaphorical signs. In Chiang Rai, Thailand, there is a temple known as Wat Rong Khun, better known by tourists as “The White Temple.” The current temple on the site in northern Thailand replaces an earlier temple that was beyond repair. A wealthy artist from the region, Chalermchai Kositpipat, took…

the 21st, I visited the Buddhist temple called the Hsi Fang temple located in San Diego, CA at Park Blvd. Although Buddhism is my religion, I never knew much about. Before visiting a Buddhism temple, I felt that my experience there was very eye opening, and gave me a whole new understanding and appreciation for Buddhist practices and beliefs. In my mind, I thought that there are a few Buddhist temples in San Diego, such as Chua Ba Thien Hau, Tinh Xa Ngoc Minh (Bhikkuni Buddhist Congregation), or…

great variety of ideas and practices identified as Buddhist. Buddhism differed markedly from earlier Chinese religions and philosophies. A universal religion, it embraced all people, regardless of their ethnicity or social status. It also had a founding figure, the Indian prince Siddhartha, who lived during the 6th and 5th centuries BC. To many Chinese, Buddhism seemed at first a variant of Daoism, as Daoist terms were used to translate Buddhist concepts. A more accurate understanding of…

parents are Buddhist so they tend to go to a (Vietnamese) temple mostly around Buddhist and Vietnamese holidays which gives me an opportunity to observe a Buddhist temple. I actually visited two temples, one called “Chua Dieu Phap" (located in San Gabriel, California) and one called “Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Meditation” (located in Renton, Washington). I first attended “Chua Dieu Phap”, it’s strictly a Vietnamese temple so everything was in Vietnamese (obviously). Everyone at the temple was nice…

On Sunday, October 9, I visited Dawn Mountain, a Buddhist temple. I chose to go to Dawn Mountain because I have always been interested in Buddhism while studying World History. While I was driving to Dawn Mountain, I was expecting a traditional Buddhist temple that portrays ancient Chinese and Indian architecture styles. In my mind, I thought Dawn Mountain would have monks wearing orange and red robes. I did not expect to have a different perspective on Buddhism after my visit, I thought it…

Religious Art of the Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions One of main characteristics of religious art that makes it different from other forms of modern art or contemporary art is the art is being used to convey some sort of religious concept with the intention instructing, reminding, and edifying. In the various statues of Ganeshia, son of Shiva the followers of the Hindu faith are instructed in the ways to overcome Mayan or the dream that they live in. Embedded in the statue are symbols to…

Interviewing A Buddhist Buddhism is arguably one of the most tolerant religions in the world, as its spiritual beliefs transpire with any other religion. Buddhism was founded by a prince named Siddhartha Gautama, who lived in Lumbini which is present day Nepal. He was born into a royal family but later realized that wealth and luxury could not guarantee true happiness. After a long six years of meditation and study, Siddhartha discovered the, “middle path” and soon became enlightened. After he…

A Buddhist Experience Tucked away on a side street in Charlotte, North Carolina is a Buddhist temple. For a moment you may be fooled, and think that you have somehow been transported from Charlotte, to a small town in Asia; you would not expect to see a building like this in an American city. But, before I tell you about what the building looks like, and what it was like to be inside of a structure of such beauty, I am going to give you a brief background on my personal religious affiliation. I…

Japanese people. Customs and rituals are usually turned to during special occasions such as birth, weddings, funerals, visiting shrines and temples on religious holidays, and festivals. The two religions, Shinto and Buddhism, harmoniously coexist and even complement each other to a certain degree. Many Japanese people consider themselves Shintoist, Buddhist, or both. Shintoism is as old as Japanese culture itself. The exact origins of Shinto is unclear, but it has been suggested that it’s…

Buddhist meditation is the exercise of meditation connected to the idea and religion that is Buddhism. In Buddhism meditation is what is used to transform the mind. Buddhists use meditation to try to reach Enlightenment. Buddhist meditation practices are methods they use to advance clarity, focus, positivity, and too see the true nature of things. Buddhists use certain meditation practices so they can learn the habits and patterns…