How do people practice Buddhism? I'll look at some of the more popular contemporary Buddhist practices from around the world.

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00:00 Intro
01:26 Faith- or devotional-based practices
04:17 Ethical practices: the five precepts
05:12 Meditation practices: the breath
07:43 Other meditation practices
10:01 Retreats
11:22 Study and learning

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