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BUDDHIST PRACTICES - Coggle Diagram
BUDDHIST PRACTICES
puja
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expressed through body, speech and mind
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mahayana buddhism → focus on the merit of other people and asking buddhas to keep teachingfor the good of the world
forms of puja
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blessing, merit making and prostration
ceremonies are meant to provide a blessing, asking buddha for a blessing or for repentance to be freed from kamma
merit is a gained form of energy, through certain merit making practices, targeted as a goal, another person or deity
prostration is an expression of humility to the buddha, the dharma and the sangha, usually dome three times
offering, recitation and meditation
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mahayana buddhism gives seven offerings→two for hospitality, five for senses
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temples
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meant to symbolise the 5 elements → air, earth, fire, water, wisdom
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offerings
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typical offerings are candles, incense, flowers, food and drink
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gompas
"remote places"
composit buildings in tibet containing a vihara, university and fortifications
wat
sacred area for buddhists with a vihara, temple and a large image of the buddha, with three resident bikkhius