"Buddhist influence"

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12 October 2025

A Sri Lankan traditional dancer performs the Gara Yaka Dance in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2025. The ritual, rooted in Sinhala Buddhist tradition, is performed to ward off evil influences.

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12 October 2025

A Sri Lankan traditional dancer performs the Gara Yaka Dance in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2025. The ritual, rooted in Sinhala Buddhist tradition, is performed to ward off evil influences.

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12 October 2025

A Sri Lankan traditional dancer performs the Gara Yaka Dance in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2025. The ritual, rooted in Sinhala Buddhist tradition, is performed to ward off evil influences.

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12 October 2025

A Sri Lankan traditional dancer performs the Gara Yaka Dance in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2025. The ritual, rooted in Sinhala Buddhist tradition, is performed to ward off evil influences.

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12 October 2025

A Sri Lankan traditional dancer performs the Gara Yaka Dance in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2025. The ritual, rooted in Sinhala Buddhist tradition, is performed to ward off evil influences.

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13 August 2025

In Tokushima, Japan, on August 13, 2025, a dancing group performs Awa Odori inside a paid arena. The swastika on their kimonos is actually a Buddhist symbol.

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4 April 2025

A Chinese-style temple decorated with dragons and flying roof ornaments stands under the Vietnamese flag in Phu Quoc, Vietnam, on April 4, 2025. The site features intricate carvings and symbolic imagery and is flanked by motorbikes in the courtyard, reflecting a blend of spiritual and local daily life.

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1 April 2025

Red-tiled tombs with incense burners and flowers stand under leafy trees as people perform ancestral rituals at a cemetery in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam, on March 31, 2025. Motorbikes park along a dirt path nearby.

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18 March 2025

Two women burn joss paper in front of their house in Than Hoa, Vietnam, on March 18, 2025. The paper is widely used in Vietnamese spiritual and ancestral worship. It is burned during funerals, death anniversaries, and special occasions. The practice is deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture, influenced by Buddhist and Taoist beliefs, ensuring that deceased loved ones have wealth and necessities in the afterlife.

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18 March 2025

Two women burn joss paper in front of their house in Than Hoa, Vietnam, on March 18, 2025. The paper is widely used in Vietnamese spiritual and ancestral worship. It is burned during funerals, death anniversaries, and special occasions. The practice is deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture, influenced by Buddhist and Taoist beliefs, ensuring that deceased loved ones have wealth and necessities in the afterlife.

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18 March 2025

Two women burn joss paper in front of their house in Than Hoa, Vietnam, on March 18, 2025. The paper is widely used in Vietnamese spiritual and ancestral worship. It is burned during funerals, death anniversaries, and special occasions. The practice is deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture, influenced by Buddhist and Taoist beliefs, ensuring that deceased loved ones have wealth and necessities in the afterlife.

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14 March 2025

Visitors experience a peaceful day in Westpark, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on April 2, 2021. A scenic pond reflects the surrounding cherry blossoms in full bloom, with a traditional Nepalese pagoda in the background. The park, known for its cultural diversity and serene landscapes, provides a tranquil retreat for locals and tourists. The stepping stones in the water contribute to the picturesque setting, enhancing the park's harmony with nature.

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14 March 2025

The Thai Pavilion, an ornate structure, stands in Westpark, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on April 2, 2021. This intricately designed pavilion features a golden Buddha statue and traditional Thai architectural elements. Surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees, it creates a serene atmosphere. The pavilion is a cultural landmark symbolizing the connection between Thailand and Germany, offering visitors a peaceful retreat within the urban landscape of Munich.

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14 March 2025

The Thai Pavilion, an ornate structure, stands in Westpark, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on April 2, 2021. This intricately designed pavilion features a golden Buddha statue and traditional Thai architectural elements. Surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees, it creates a serene atmosphere. The pavilion is a cultural landmark symbolizing the connection between Thailand and Germany, offering visitors a peaceful retreat within the urban landscape of Munich.

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14 March 2025

The Thai Pavilion, an ornate structure, stands in Westpark, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on April 2, 2021. This intricately designed pavilion features a golden Buddha statue and traditional Thai architectural elements. Surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees, it creates a serene atmosphere. The pavilion is a cultural landmark symbolizing the connection between Thailand and Germany, offering visitors a peaceful retreat within the urban landscape of Munich.

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14 March 2025

The Thai Pavilion, an ornate structure, stands in Westpark, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on April 2, 2021. This intricately designed pavilion features a golden Buddha statue and traditional Thai architectural elements. Surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees, it creates a serene atmosphere. The pavilion is a cultural landmark symbolizing the connection between Thailand and Germany, offering visitors a peaceful retreat within the urban landscape of Munich.

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