In original Buddhism in India and Confucianism in China , there was no recognition of a supreme being. ... These include common rituals to perform, prayers to recite, places to visit or avoid, holy days to keep, means by which to predict the future, a body of literature to read and study, truths to affirm, charismatic leaders to follow, and ordinances to obey. ... There are three basic human needs: food, clothing, and shelter. ...

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• Grade Level: High School