WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Indeed, two-thirds of Buddhists and one-third of Hindus in the survey say they meditate at least once a week.

Detailed explanation-2: -Three types of structures are associated with the religious architecture of early Buddhism: monasteries (viharas), places to venerate relics (stupas), and shrines or prayer halls (chaityas, also called chaitya grihas), which later came to be called temples in some places.

Detailed explanation-3: -Samatha meditation-This is known as calming meditation and Buddhists believe that it leads to deeper concentration. It is important as it allows Buddhists to let go of cravings and therefore achieve nibbana . Vipassana meditation-This is known as insight meditation.