Buddha Blog

The laughing Buddha ... is not a Buddha! Westerners can be forgiven for confusing the ubiquitous chubby figure with the Buddha, since he is also called "the laughing Buddha" . But the true story behind the Laughing Buddha is almost as complicated as Buddhism itself.

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus as the human incarnation of God and Buddhists do not believe in God . Find out what they think!

Find out how the Nazis transformed the swastika, symbol of the Buddha once considered noble and bringer of luck , into an emblem of hatred.

This head shaving is an ancient practice in Buddhism. It is therefore common to see Buddhist monks and nuns represented bald like in this selection.
But do you know why these monks are shave?

Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in terms of practicing in the world and although the number of followers is not increasing as quickly as the other major religions, the millions of people who practice it have a significant influence in the world.

Discover in these lines, ten habits of Buddhist monks difficult to adopt but which will change your life forever once put into practice!

Most non-Japanese only know a thing or two about the traditional tea ceremony, its history, intricacies, or religious origins. However, few people outside of Japan have a deep understanding of the esoteric meaning of this practice.

Discover 10 statues of Buddha with extraordinary dimensions. Huge both in their scales and in their beauty, these Pæan Buddhist faith all make a strong impression, whether you are a believer or not.

Burning incense is an ancient practice found in all schools of Buddhism. Certainly, one can achieve enlightenment without him . But if you practice formally with other Buddhists, then you will come across them often!