Teachings of the Buddha

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    Who was the Buddha?

    The life of the Buddha; some differences between religion East & West, the Buddha’s life as a teaching story.


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    A home Buddhist shrine, featuring a Buddha image and optional elements like flowers and incense, deepens meditation practice by creating a sacred space that.

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