Browse Items (19 total)

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…

Avalokiteshvara is one of the most famous "bodhisattvas" or "Buddha-to-be" in Buddhism, specifically in Mahayana Buddhist legend. According to the legend, Avalokiteshvara postponed his own Buddahood until he has helped every sentient achieve freedom…

Maitreya, also known as Hotei, Budai and many other pseudonyms, is a Buddhist god known for his contentment and happiness. Maitreya is also known for his love of children. Maitreya is often depicted as what is known as the "laughing buddha",…

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…

Buddha or Gautama Buddha whose original name was Siddartha Gautama was the founder of Buddhism. Siddartha Gautama is believed to have lived in the eastern part of ancient India between the 6th and 4th century, teaching severe asceticism. Gautama is…

Vajrayana Buddhist use colorful, dramatic masks in traditional Cham lama dances in order to transform their identities. Vajrayana Buddhist consider the Cham dance a type of mediation as the dancers are well trained to perform the precise ritual.…

Budai, also known as Hotei, Maitreya, and many other pseudonyms, is a Buddhist god known for his contentment and happiness. Budai is also known for his love of children. Budai is often depicted as what is known as the "laughing Buddha", typically…

Kaun Yin or Guanyin is known to Mahayana Buddhistds as the goddess of compassion and mercy. Buddhists consider Kuanyin a bodhisattva and is also known as Avalokitasvara in Sanskrit. Mahayana Buddhists believe that when a loved one departs from this…