Buddhism

Dr. Shorner-Johnson Shakuhachi or a Bamboo Flute is a Japanese-Buddhist spiritual instrument that plays a significant role in Zen-Buddhism meditation, specifically those who are in the Fuke Sect. Its purpose is to produce songs that are considered…

A Buddhist prayer wheel, most prevalent in the Tibetan Buddhism, is a mechanical device that is used as an equivalent to a recitation of a mantra. They can be made out of metal, wood, leather, stone or coarse cotton. Each turn of the wheel by hand…

Incense holders have hollowed bowls that are usually filled with sand in order to hold incense sticks straight up. A majority of Buddhist use incense burners in their homes or temples as a ritual of worship for various deities. Incense sticks are…

Pagodas are Buddhist temples that are tower-like, multistory buildings that are typically predominant in East and Southeast Asia. The structure of a pagoda originated from "stupas" built in ancient India. Pagodas symbolize sacred mountains and…

Gautama Buddha, also known as Shakyamuni Buddha or Siddhartha Gautama is the title of the Buddha whose teaching founded Buddhism sometime between the 6th and 4th century BCE. Buddha was known for his ascetic lifestyle. This depiction comes from…

Temple bells are common instruments found in Buddhist temples, most often in temples throughout Japan. The purpose of the bells is to summon monks for prayer or announce periods of time. The bells also help aid in meditation and prayer recitations.…

Tibetan hand cymbals, known as tingshas are small cymbals attached together with a leather strap to produce a unique high pitched, long-ringing tone. The cymbals are used typically by Tibetan Buddhist practitioners as an instrument for meditation,…