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avodah photos by lindsey osburn ’19
in uential religious center that is one of the largest Buddhist temples in the western hemisphere.
“It was very interesting to learn about how similar Buddhism is to Christianity,” said Osburn. “Like Christianity, Chinese religion has meditation, prayer, and a virgin birth of a deity that they believe will return one day to ‘share his teachings.’ My faith was also strengthened as I saw the di erence in how Buddhism points to achievement through personal e ort instead of a Savior who redeems us through grace.”
“I took a sociology of religion course last year, in which we explored a new religion each week,” said Osburn. “Going on this trip was an incredible way to see a new culture and religion, and experience rsthand what I learned in my class.”
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