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mantra
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Buddhism
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Mantras are sacred words or phrases that are repeated for meditation and spiritual growth in Buddhism.
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9
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2
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deity
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Buddhism
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Buddhism includes belief in multiple deities alongside ethical and philosophical teachings.
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6
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3
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dharma
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Buddhism
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Central concept in Buddhism, representing moral duties and the path to enlightenment.
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6
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4
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holy
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, holy rivers, mountains, temples, texts, and days are spiritually significant.
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6
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5
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lotus flower
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Buddhism
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The lotus flower is a powerful symbol of purity, enlightenment, and rebirth in Buddhism.
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6
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6
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sacred
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, diverse elements are regarded as sacred for religious practices and meditation.
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6
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7
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mount meru
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Buddhism
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Mount Meru is considered the sacred center of physical, metaphysical, and spiritual universes in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology.
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5
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8
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third eye
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, the third eye symbolizes spiritual enlightenment, intuition, and inner vision.
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5
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9
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disciple
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Buddhism
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Buddhist disciples follow Buddha's teachings to achieve enlightenment through practice and meditation.
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4
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10
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holiest city
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Buddhism
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Varanasi is revered as the holiest city in Hinduism and Buddhism.
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4
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11
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salvation
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, salvation is achieved by following the Noble Eightfold Path and attaining Nirvana to break free from the cycle of reincarnation.
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4
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12
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scripture
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Buddhism
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The Vedas and the Tripitaka are central to religious practice and philosophy in Buddhism and Hinduism.
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4
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13
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cremation
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Buddhism
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Cremation is a common funerary practice in Buddhism to release the soul and achieve spiritual liberation.
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3
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14
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hell
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, hell is a realm of suffering and reincarnation based on karma, not eternal punishment.
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3
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15
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idolatry
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Buddhism
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Common religious practice in Buddhism involves the worship of physical representations of deities.
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3
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16
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purify
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, purification rituals are crucial for cleansing the body, mind, and soul before religious ceremonies and meditation.
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3
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17
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religious fasting
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Buddhism
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Fasting is a common practice in Buddhism for spiritual purification and self-discipline.
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3
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18
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worship
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, worship involves rituals, offerings, and reverence for deities through puja and meditation.
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3
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19
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chanting
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Buddhism
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Chanting of mantras and sutras is a significant practice in various Buddhist cultures.
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2
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20
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creation
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Buddhism
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Buddhism's concept of creation involves belief in cyclical creation and destruction with multiple deities and cosmic forces.
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2
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21
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dietary restrictions
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, dietary restrictions include adhering to specific guidelines such as vegetarianism and avoiding certain meats based on religious beliefs.
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2
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22
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divine punishment
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, divine punishment is connected to negative karma and the journey towards spiritual purification and enlightenment.
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2
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23
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immolated
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Buddhism
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Self-immolation is seen as an act of sacrifice or protest in both Hinduism and Buddhism.
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2
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24
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offering
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Buddhism
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Offerings are essential in Buddhist religious practice, showing devotion and respect through items like food and incense.
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2
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25
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offerings
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, making offerings of food and items to deities and ancestors is a sign of respect and devotion.
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2
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26
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panchami
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Buddhism
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Panchami is a significant celebration in Buddhist culture, linked to the commemorations of Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death.
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2
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27
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penance
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Buddhism
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Penance in Buddhism involves self-discipline practices for purifying negative karma and spiritual growth.
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2
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28
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purification
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Buddhism
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Water rituals are essential for purification in Buddhist practices and ceremonies.
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2
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redemption
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Buddhism
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Redemption in Buddhism is achieved through enlightenment and the end of suffering, not through divine belief or sacrifice.
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2
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30
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soul
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, the soul is believed to be part of the cycle of rebirth and influenced by karma.
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2
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31
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altar
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Buddhism
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Altar in Buddhist culture is a place of worship and offerings in temples, decorated with colorful flowers, incense, and candles.
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32
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animal sacrifice
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Buddhism
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In certain regions of Buddhism, animal sacrifice is a traditional and spiritually significant religious practice.
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1
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33
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compassion
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Buddhism
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Compassion is a core value in Buddhism and is emphasized in all aspects of life and practice.
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1
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34
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cremated
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Buddhism
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Cremation is a widely accepted and traditional funeral practice in Buddhism, representing an important step in the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
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1
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35
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eternal
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, eternal life is not a concept, as the focus is on the cycle of death and rebirth through reincarnation.
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1
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36
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goddess
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Buddhism
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Goddesses in Buddhism are worshipped as divine figures and hold a central role in religious rituals and festivals.
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1
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martyr
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, a martyr is perceived as someone who is excessively self-sacrificing or misguided in their devotion, often resulting in negative outcomes.
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1
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maundy thursday
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Buddhism
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Maundy Thursday is not widely recognized or celebrated as a religious holiday in Buddhism.
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1
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39
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music in religious ceremonies
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, music is central to religious rituals and ceremonies, including mantras and devotional songs.
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1
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40
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naga
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Buddhism
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The concept of naga is a mythical serpent-like creature in Japanese and Buddhist folklore, associated with water and rain.
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1
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ohm
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Buddhism
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The concept of "ohm" in Buddhism is a sacred sound and spiritual symbol representing the universe and ultimate reality.
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1
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42
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religious headwear
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, turbans, headscarves, or forehead markings are worn as a mark of devotion and respect in religious settings.
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1
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religious practice
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Buddhism
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Meditation is an essential religious practice in Buddhism.
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1
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44
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sacred symbols
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, sacred symbols like the Om and the Buddha statue are highly revered and worshipped.
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1
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45
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sacred text
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, the Tripitaka and other sutras are sacred texts that influence religious practices and ethical behavior in Southeast Asian cultures.
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1
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46
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saints
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Buddhism
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In some forms of Buddhism, the veneration of saints or bodhisattvas is a key aspect of religious practice.
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1
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47
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sakya
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Buddhism
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The Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism was founded in 1073 by Khön Könchok Gyalpo.
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1
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48
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samsara
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Buddhism
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Samsara is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth governed by karma in both Hinduism and Buddhism.
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1
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49
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spiritual pilgrimage
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Buddhism
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Buddhist spiritual pilgrimage involves walking to sacred locations such as Bodh Gaya, Varanasi, or Lumbini.
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1
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50
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three jewels
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Buddhism
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The Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha) are fundamental to Buddhism and central to the spiritual practice of Buddhists.
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1
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51
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unclean animals
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Buddhism
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In Buddhism, cows are seen as sacred and contact with or consumption of them is avoided.
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1
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