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Many Buddhist concepts and terms are present and used in western society:

* "Karma" is used frequently in the sense of "fate" * The wise Buddhist mentor is a frequentl character in movies * "Nirvana" is the name of a band

* Vegetarians refer to Buddhist reasoning * Reincarnation is in the public awarensss * Koans are used to describe inscrutable concepts * The Dalai Lama is an internationally known figure

* "Smiling Buddha" and similar figures are frequently seen in garden shops * Buddha, Jesus and Mohammed references are equally well understood

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