but was later introduced to China by Buddhist monks. There, it was cultivated into several varieties and became a symbol of happiness, wealth, and longevity. In east Asia, Buddha’s hand is commo ...

SHEN LONGQUAN/FOR CHINA DAILY How would a son of a great filial piety honor his devoutly Buddhist mother after her passing ... A serene smile graces his face as he rests his left hand on his knee and ...

SHEN LONGQUAN/FOR CHINA DAILY How would a son of a great filial piety honor his devoutly Buddhist mother after ... graces his face as he rests his left hand on his knee and raises his right ...