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tiratana (triratana, triratna, tisarana, triple gem, three treasures)
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Dorje
Torii
Ghanta
Ghanta

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Taoism
Shinto
Sikhhism
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A Buddhist emblem representing the three Buddha's teachings, and his continued presence on earth. In many places, the Buddhapada marks a place where the buddha visited in his lifetime, and are venerated as holy places.

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Swastika

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Cao Dai
Explore the history, beliefs, and practices of Cao Dai, an ecumenical faith of Vietnamese origin.

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Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, the controversial sect fighting for religious freedom in China.

Jainism
Jain, "conquerors," a religion of nonviolence, spiritual discipline, and extreme austerity.

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