GOSEN, Niigata Prefecture--Togen Yoshihara sings pensively while he plays the guitar on the grounds of a temple here, not for a concert but as a religious rite. After a video of him chanting ...

And in our temple, the murals on the walls show the life of the Buddha from birth to death. During services, monks lead worshippers in chants and meditation. Meditation is very important to all ...

As well as speaking mantras, Buddhists give offerings and bow to show their dedication to the Buddha. Bowing three times shows respect to the Three Refuges.