BuddhismExamines the rules, rituals, and ceremonies associated with Buddhism, looks at how the Buddhist faith affects the clothing, food, and behaviors of believers, describes Buddhist worship practices and beliefs about the afterlife, and includes profiles of Bu |
Contents
World Religions | 4 |
Scriptures | 10 |
Festivals and Celebrations | 16 |
Birth | 22 |
Death and the Afterlife | 28 |
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