What I wish to know from our erudite Buddhist scholars is whether Buddhist monks are in a position to “bless” others? A blessing is a kind of benediction performed by a priest before God or a deity to ...

(Elena Olivo/Asia Society) A Buddhist monk offers a blessing as part of the ceremonies for the opening of the 'Unknown Tibet: The Tucci Expeditions and Buddhist Painting' exhibition at Asia Society ...

Kyoto is dotted with Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines offering amulets for health, longevity, safety, easy childbirth and other blessings. An amulet warding off an epidemic centuries ago now ...