Buddhist temples vary in style and design, but they usually feature a main hall, a Buddha statue and space to meditate.

This type of worship combines belief in God with belief in other divine powers. Approximately 1,000 years after the emergence of Hinduism, about 2,500 years ago, Buddhism developed from it.

A scholar of Buddhism explains authentic ways to engage deeply with the tradition, ranging from short meditation retreats to full ordination as a monastic.