Explain two different ways Buddhists perform pūjā in the temple. [4 marks]

• One way Buddhists perform pūjā in the temple is by prostrating themselves before a Buddharūpa (statue of the Buddha).

• This is because he taught them the dharma, and they want to show their respect.

• Another way Buddhists perform pūjā in the temple is by placing cut flowers on the altar.

• These flowers will wilt, which reminds them of anicca (impermanence), one of the Three Marks of Existence.