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
Buddhist views
Buddhist cuisine
- Vegetarianism in Buddhism
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- Honkyoku
- Buddhist chant
  - Shomyo
  - Overtone singing (one aspect of Tibetan Buddhist music)

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