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Buddhist societies, like those in India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, are greatly influenced by Buddhist art and architecture. They use sacred locations, including as temples, pagodas, and stupas, for prayer and reflection, and they weave religious stories and symbols into their artwork.

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