In Japan the swastika is known as manji. It was used on Samurai swords and traditional kimono designs. Today it is often seen on maps signifying the location of a Buddhist shrine. At the beginning ...

"The swastika was a representation of the concept that stood for the annihilation of an entire people." This photo provided by the Rev. TK Nakagaki in November 2022 shows the Zenko-jo Buddhist ...

While the swastika continues to be a powerful and sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, its transformation into a tool of Nazi propaganda has forever altered its perception in the West.