Devotional Practices

Explain the role and significance of chanting, particularly chanting the Triratna to honor the Three Jewels, referencing Dhammapada 190.
Describe the use of malas in counting mantras or breaths, noting Japanese and Tibetan forms of Buddhism.
Analyze the function of mantra recitation in evoking enlightenment.
Evaluate the significance of puja as an act of veneration rather than worship, including the use of mudras to identify with enlightened beings.

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