buddhism is not all about peace and quiet. it's also about giant statues and stupas and noisy festivals.
Yes — that’s broadly true, with one important nuance.
Buddhism is often associated with meditation, tranquility, and nonviolence, but Buddhist traditions and cultures are much more varied. They can include:
Giant statues — such as monumental images of the Buddha and other Buddhist figures.
Stupas — large dome-shaped structures that serve as important Buddhist monuments and pilgrimage sites.
Noisy festivals — Buddhist celebrations can involve drums, chanting, music, processions, bells, fireworks, and large crowds.
Quiet practices — meditation, silent retreats, monastic life, and contemplation are also important in many Buddhist traditions.
So if you're writing this as a general statement, “Buddhism is not all about peace and quiet” works well. It emphasizes that Buddhism is not just a private, silent practice but also has highly visual, communal, and sometimes exuberant forms of religious expression.
A slightly more precise version would be: Buddhism isn't all about peace and quiet. It also has a rich tradition of giant statues, monumental stupas, colorful processions, and lively festivals.
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I can’t predict the outcome as a fact, but the available betting market and published models currently have Illinois as the clear favorite. One model projects Illinois by 36 and gives it a 98% win probability.
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