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Buddhism is among the largest religions in the world and ranks 4th after Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. The 3 Jewels of Buddhist tradition are 1) the Buddha, 2) the Dharma or the teachings and 3) the Sangha or the community. Theravada (the oldest surviving school) and Mahayana are the two recognized branches of Buddhism. Buddhist teachers practice their religion through devotion and meditative absorption that includes bowing, offerings, pilgrimage, chanting, yoga, meditation and discipline.