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What?
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Milestones are the important events that acknowledges the steps
throughout a child's life
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The rituals that were used to mark the
different stages of life was originated from Hinduism at first before
their own rituals were made
• There are three main stages of life
which rituals are practiced in Buddhism
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This
includes: The early life, marriage, and the Buddhist funeral
Key Definitions/ Terms
•Shakyamuni: The Buddha. It is the main belief/statue in
the Buddhism religion.
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Arahant:
One who has attained an enlighten mind.
This is done by Daimoku.
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Daimoku:
The Practice of
chanting
•Thera:
Elder Monk
Religious Significance
• Milestones
mark the steps in life
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The Rituals performed
are passed down the generations
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In each religion,
they have their own unique ceremonies, rituals, etc. The milestones in
Buddhism is this religion's unique ceremonies and rituals.
Interesting
Facts
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Buddhists visit a temple whenever they
prefer
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At a temple, it consists of a lecture
room, meditation room, and a library
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Food is given to monks at a temple because
they do not own anything but the absolute necessities
• Wedding ceremonies, if believed in Buddhism,
are surprisingly, not performed by a monk
• 250 million adherents
• Monks wear orange robes and sandals (hence
the background)
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Shakyamuni: The Buddha
The Power of the
Buddha
A Buddhist Wedding Ceremony
A
Buddhist Funeral
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Buddhist Children in training to become a
monk
Related
Links:
•http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism
•http://www.buddhanet.net/
•http://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm
Related
Articles:
• Zen Buddhism
• A Therapy Gains Ground in Hospitals:
Meditation 
Buddhist Practices
(Prayers, as well as dances)
Bibliography (click here)
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