Cultural elements of Buddhism

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The cultural elements of Buddhism vary by region and include:

• Buddhist Festivals and Observances
  • Vesak
  • Asalha Puja
  • Magha Puja
  • Vassa
  • Pavarana
  • Kathina
  • Uposatha
• Current Issues in Buddhism, for topics ranging from political and economic movements, women's issues, homosexuality and evolution.

• Buddhist cuisine
  • Vegetarianism in Buddhism

• Buddhist art
  • Buddharupa
  • Art and architecture of Japan
  • Greco-Buddhist art
  • Tibetan Buddhist sacred art
  • Buddhist architecture

• Buddhist institutions
  • Buddhist monasticism
  • Buddhist councils

• Buddhist music
  • Honkyoku
  • Buddhist chant
    • Shomyo
    • Throat singing in Tibetan Buddhist music

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