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Buddhism - Worship
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Puja | A name for Buddhist worship |
| Stupa | Circular mounds with a tower on top. Early stupas held the ashes of the original Buddha |
| Pagoda | A taller, thinner variant of a Stupa found in China. |
| Monastery | A place of shelter and study for Buddhist monks and nuns. |
| Theravadin Shrine | An unadorned place of meditation of Theravadin Buddhists, often with an elevated statue of a Buddha. |
| Thai Temple | Also called a Wat in Thailand. It is a place of worship and community gathering. Often colourful and contains a Stupa, a Bodhi Tree and an image of the Buddha. |
| Pilgrimage | A special Journey people often make to places of significance to Buddha or Buddhism. This journey is often part of someone’s search for enlightenment. |