GANGNEUNG, Gangwon province - At a secluded temple tucked away on a snow-covered mountain, a Buddhist monk stood before a wooden altar, praying for a departed soul. On the altar, next to a spirit ...
Vedanta Bicharinda Mahathero, a religious leader of the Buddhist community in Chattogram died last year on Aug 17. Seven and a half months later, his funeral service was held on Friday and Saturday as ...
TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese company has introduced a new role for SoftBank's humanoid robot "Pepper" - a Buddhist priest for hire at funerals. Chanting sutras in a computerized voice while tapping a ...
Today, over 90 percent of funeral services in Japan are Buddhist. A traditional Buddhist funeral is a chance for loved ones and friends to come together, mourn, and seek closure. At times, it’s a ...
Funeral for monk shot by soldiers highlights Myanmar army's delicate relationship to Buddhist clergy
In Myanmar, the funeral of senior monk Bhaddanta Munindarbhivamsa drew hundreds after he was fatally shot by soldiers. Initially blamed on insurgents, the incident exposed military deceit and sparked ...
SoftBank Group Corp.'s humanoid robot Pepper has taken on various roles since its mass-market debut in 2015. The 1.2-meter tall robots with round white heads have been deployed to banks, sushi shops ...
Mandalay (Myanmar) (AFP) – The baby was born in the aftermath of Myanmar's earthquake and given to the flames of Buddhist funeral rites two days later, too young to have been named. The child's ...
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