RELIGIONS
BUDDHISM
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Buddhist belief that our past actions and present doings result in our own happiness or sorrow.
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Branch of Islam that believe God chose Ali (Prophet Muhammad’s blood relative) to be caliph of Islam and Muhammad’s successor.
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Place of worship for Christians.
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Buddhist place of worship in addition to worshiping at home.
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Detailed explanation-1: -A Buddhist temple or Buddhist monastery is the place of worship for Buddhists, the followers of Buddhism. They include the structures called vihara, chaitya, stupa, wat and pagoda in different regions and languages. Temples in Buddhism represent the pure land or pure environment of a Buddha.
Detailed explanation-2: -People go to the temple to worship the image of Buddha. Worshippers usually sit on the floor barefoot. Worshippers give offerings to Buddha such as flowers or candles. Worship is led by monks and is mostly meditation and chanting.
Detailed explanation-3: -Temples are important as they bring Buddhists together. Within the temple there is a main room where Buddhists meet to show devotion. Within this room there is a buddharupa, which is an image of the Buddha. There is also a gompa, which is a space where Buddhists can meditate .