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dusjankdcfdguhnsj The Sculpture garden also has the Buddha, which is of religious significance. This reminds us of Buddha’s teachings like enabling us to experience lasting happiness and conveys the message of truth, peace, humanity and equality. Buddhism is as a very pragmatic religion. There is no theology, no worship of deity. It takes a straightforward look at our human condition, nothing based on wishful thinking, at all. Everything that Buddha taught was based on his own observations of the way things were. When we pass by the Kester international promenade there is Charles E. Hayworth Sr. Memorial Chapel, which has weekly worship services. This instills a sense of religiousness in students. The Church provides assistance to the campus by working with students to handle personal problems. The University has many religious organizations and these groups are worthy of our involvement and respect. Thus the Chapel serves as a religious or a holy site because of the prayers and worships that take place weekly.

dusjankdcfdguhnsj The Sculpture garden also has the Buddha, which is of religious significance. This reminds us of Buddha’s teachings like enabling us to experience lasting happiness and conveys the message of truth, peace, humanity and equality. Buddhism is as a very pragmatic religion. There is no theology, no worship of deity. It takes a straightforward look at our human condition, nothing based on wishful thinking, at all. Everything that Buddha taught was based on his own observations of the way things were. When we pass by the Kester international promenade there is Charles E. Hayworth Sr. Memorial Chapel, which has weekly worship services. This instills a sense of religiousness in students. The Church provides assistance to the campus by working with students to handle personal problems. The University has many religious organizations and these groups are worthy of our involvement and respect. Thus the Chapel

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