The Buddha and His Teachings

Bodhi-tree, on the other hand, is the symbol of enlightenment. What the Buddha expects from His adherents are not these forms of obeisance but the actual observance of His Teachings. “He who practises my teaching best, reveres me most”, is the advice of the Buddha. An understanding Buddhist can practise the Dhamma with-

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