The circle is a symbol in almost every religion and culture. It represents many ideas — totality, wholeness, perfection — from the self to the infinite. It can stand for eternity, timelessness ...

“I understand the necklace you were trying to sell for $2.50 is actually a Buddhist symbol, but why tf are you trying to sell something that looks so similar to a SWASTIKA?” a Twitter user asked.

The swastika in Japan – which usually points counterclockwise, the reverse of the Nazi symbol – has been used for centuries in Buddhist decorations and to denote Buddhist temples on maps.

The Empty Circle Zen Group begins its Tuesday evening program inside the First Unitarian Church of Hobart on Oct. 26. The group has been gathering in this church since 1983.

MOUNTAIN TOP – The mandala has appeared at memorable points in Ariell Stewart’s life. The 31-year-old Mountain Top resident and former manager of Balance Yoga in Kingston started her handmade ...

Japan to remove swastikas from maps as tourists 'think they are Nazi symbols' The ancient Sanskrit symbol which marks temples on Japanese maps continues to spread confusion among Western visitors ...