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Giant statue of the Buddha in New Jersey becomes interfaith hub and spiritual home for many
it’s open, and that’s very New Jersey.” The New Jersey Buddhist Vihara, a monastery, follows Theravada, the predominant form practiced in Sri Lanka, Burma and Thailand. But it’s welcoming ...
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Brick and mortar Buddha: Why a giant statue became an interfaith hub and spiritual home for many
Today, the statue in the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center has become a hub for interfaith efforts and a ...
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Me and my community
Theravada Buddhists also believe this day remembers ... This picture shows monks gathered for Sangha Day at a temple (called a vihara) in Thailand. Losar is an important festival for Tibetan ...