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any, many thanks to our guide Peter Budd who hosted our class again at Samye Ling. Pupils, to gain a deeper understanding of how Buddhists live, visited the temple for the day.<\/p>\n

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The temple is hidden in the hills of Dumfries. The weather was perfect for the trip.<\/p>\n

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Peter explained the history of the temple as well as key Buddhist beliefs. The class then removed their shoes, as a mark of respect, and entered the temple. Inside Peter showed us how Buddhists show reverence to the Buddha and how this differs from western religions.<\/p>\n

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We had the honour of meeting Tibetan meditation master Drupon Rinpoche who was visiting the temple. Lewis Easton (S5) presented a Khata scarf <\/a>on behalf of the class and the school.<\/p>\n

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Lunch!!<\/p>\n

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We then had an opportunity to see monks and nuns in worship.<\/p>\n

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Peter then gave each pupil a ribbon to tie on the wish tree. Brilliant day all round. Can’t thank Peter enough for his kind and thoughtful tour of the temple.<\/p>\n

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