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Buddhism in Uzbekistan

Buddhism is a way of thinking about the world and how we should behave. Uzbekistan is a country where people live, and some of them follow Buddhism.

In Uzbekistan, there are not many Buddhists, but there are a few places where they can go to pray and learn about Buddhism. These places are called temples or monasteries.

Buddhism comes from a country called India, which is very far away from Uzbekistan. Many years ago, people used to travel from India to Uzbekistan to talk about Buddhism and teach others how to follow it.

Buddhism teaches people to be kind to others, to not harm other living things, and to be truthful. It also teaches people to live in a way that doesn't cause suffering for themselves or others.

In Uzbekistan, you can see people who follow Buddhism practicing meditation, which means sitting quietly and thinking about their feelings and thoughts. They might also give offerings, which are special gifts like flowers or candles that they give to their Buddhist statues or pictures.

Overall, Buddhism is not very common in Uzbekistan, but there are some people who follow it and try to live their lives in a kind and peaceful way.