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buddhists

buddhism

Buddhism is a way of life rather than an organised religion; it is intended to be a collection of ways to help individuals seek betterment and Enlightenment, not a set of ritualistic practices. How this Enlightenment is sought may well be based on the words of the Buddha, but the practice of Buddhism is extremely diverse, and Buddhists from different regions will have different rituals, ways of teaching and interpretations of the central ideas.

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This section on Buddhism is subdivided into:

introduction to Buddhism
glossary of Buddhist terms
organisations for further help
summary information
birth, babies and motherhood
conflicts with western society
death and the dead
dietary guidelines
dress codes
dying
holidays
inpatient care
issues for Buddhist staff
medication
physical examinations
religious observance
sexual health
taking a clinical history

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