But Mahayana Buddhism has become more popular by developing a social orientation. Adherents should strive to have the ...

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Chanting Buddhist mantras is catching on among some Hindus in India as a way to relieve stress. NEW DELHI -- The bank executive, the book publisher and the social worker had one thing in common: ...

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Monks and worshippers spent the night of April 18 chanting sutras to honor the founder of Chion-in temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward. Chion-in is the head temple of the Jodoshu (Pure Land) sect ...

While Hindu chanting is often associated with religious rituals, Buddhist chanting is seen as less dogmatic, aimed at calming the nerves or feeling a sense of well being.

An Indian man holds prayer beads as he chants Buddhist prayers. Some Hindus in India have embraced the practice and gather daily or monthly with others to chant mantras.