2. Hinduism = c. 15th-5th BCE
Zoroastrianism = c. 10th-5th BCE
Judaism = c. 9th-5th BCE
Jainism = c. 8th-2nd BCE
Confucianism = c. 6th-5th BCE
Buddhism = c. 6th-5th BCE
Taoism = c. 6th-4th BCE
Shintoism = c. 3rd-8th CE
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3. Place of Worship
Much of Buddhists’ worship
consists of private and
personal meditation.
However, there are
opportunities for Buddhists
to come together in a temple,
shrine, monastery or in halls
of meditation and learning
and take part in devotional
rituals.
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4. Rites and Rituals
Puja is the name for
ceremonies that involve
offerings, or gifts. This is
known as devotional practice
and its purpose is to enable
Buddhists to express how
grateful they are to the
Buddha for what he taught.
This allows them to show
respect for his teachings.
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5. Practices
Buddhist practices are a way of showing devotion to the
Buddha through ceremonies, festivals, different types of
meditation and retreats.
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