In a momentous culmination of spiritual diplomacy and shared heritage, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha have been ...

The Buddhist Bell of the Yuan Dynasty (1279- 1368) is 2.12 meters in height, 1.3 meters in rim diameter and 2,048 kilograrns in weight. Cast with bronze alloy, it contains 71 percent of copper ...

The bell has unique decorative patterns. Four relief images of Buddha were cast around the surface of the bell. They are almost as tall as the bell itself. The black bronze bell, smooth and shiny ...

Photo by Cloe Poisson/Special to the Courant At the beginning of each ceremony, a large Buddhist bell and drum are played in a particular rhythm, called Thinh Dai Hong Chung, an “awakening for ...

As part of the special event, a Zen Buddhist blessing took place and speakers were present to give remarks. Four traditional Japanese teas were served to guests and attendees. The historic bell ...

The technicolor procession marched forward to the rhythmic chime of a bell, slowly gathering under the flared eaves of the Bay Area’s newest Buddhist temple. There, the group commemorated the gr ...

The large Buddhist statues, when they come into view, are a marvel in themselves given their sheer size. A unique experience that visitors likely won’t encounter many places is the “Bell Tower ...