About:Buddhism: Do Buddhist pray ?

The devotional side of Buddhism

From Barbara O'Brien, your Guide to Buddhism This issue looks at some basic practices -- chanting, bowing, and whether Buddhists pray, or not.   Do Buddhists Pray? Is there prayer in Buddhism? No, and yes, depending on what you mean by prayer. Here is a brief explanation. Search Related Topics:  liturgy  buddha  bodhisattvas Introduction to Buddhist Chanting  Chanting is a standard part of Buddhist liturgies that newcomers sometimes resist. Why is there chanting in Buddhism, and how do you do it correctly? Search Related Topics:  buddhist practice  ritual  sutra Gods in Buddhism Are there or are there not gods in Buddhism? It depends on what you mean by "gods." Search Related Topics:  tantra  bodhisattvas  buddha Bowing as Buddhist Practice This article addresses two basic questions about bowing as a Buddhist practice -- why and how.  Search Related Topics:  ritual  practice  liturgy and more : Featured Articles Taking Refuge: Becoming a Buddhist Ritual and Buddhism Atheism and Devotion in Buddhism