The New Jersey Buddhist Vihara, a monastery, follows Theravada, the predominant ... “And obviously, the statue of the Buddha ...

The magnificent marble statue, namely Maravijaya Buddha Image, weighing 1,782 tons ... marble statue aims to showcase the prominence of Theravada Buddhism in Myanmar, promote the country's ...

I come here to listen to their teachings and to meditate and chant with them in the shrine room, where we have a large statue of the ... the birth of the Buddha. Theravada Buddhists also believe ...

Gifts are also taken to an altar to be offered to the Buddha statues. This shows respect to the Buddha for his life and teachings. Celebrations in different countries vary but these are some other ...

Before the chanting commenced, a procession was organized by Nepal Theravada Vihar ... featured a beautifully adorned Buddha statue and a Tripitaka, making its way to the temple through the ...