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buddhists: inpatient care

food and medicines

For information about food and medicines, see the sections on 'dietary guidelines' and 'medication', respectively.

meditation

A separate room, if available, will be appreciated by Buddhist patients so that they can meditate or chant in private, and without disturbing other patients.

holiday restrictions

On holidays, some lay Buddhists may follow the clerical practice of having one meal only before noon, which is followed by meditations throughout the day.

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