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.

This legislation is not intended to criminalize the placement or display of the ancient swastika symbols that are associated with Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism and are symbols of peace.” ...