Buddhist+Pagodas-Mitchell+and+Pablo



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 * Pagodas are structures containing relics that Bhuddists believe to be a portion of Buddha‘s body or clothing
 * A typical pagoda is a multi-tiered tower, located in or near a Buddhist monastery
 * Unlike many other religious structures, they are not designed for congregational worship, rather individual prayer
 * Under normal circumstances, only caretakers are allowed to enter the pagoda, but there are certain times of the year when tourists are allowed to enter
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Question Why do you think relics are so important to people?