"Through analysis of the position of the Buddha's two hands and other depictions ... the era showed people engaged in elaborate rituals praying for better weather conditions.

philosophy and teachings of the Buddha. The monks wear ritual clothing and use hand gestures and various musical instruments while praying for the spiritual and moral well-being of the people, for ...

to combine Buddhism with violins, Peking opera, and the Chinese zither. Praying on Mount Wutai, Shanxi province, on July 23. [Photo/chinanews.com.cn] Master Yin Neng, opened the ceremony with a ...