Facing the extreme pest of scorpions, this monk had decided to sacrifice his life using self-mummification; it is a very traditional Buddhist practice, according to Tripoto. The villagers attest ...

A bell is struck at a Buddhist or Taoist temple to draw the devotion of worshippers and the awe of ghosts and gods." In those days, bells served as musical instruments, sacrificial vessels and ...

Padma Wijetilleke’s contribution to Buddhist literature includes three books written in English easily understandable even by children. They are the abridged versions of Vessantara Jataka titled “The ...

Buddhist bells, Taoist bells, imperial court bells and bells for sounding the night watches. They could be used to celebrate grand occasions, hold sacrificial rites, keep a record of events ...