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 | | The Dhamma Vihara is a Theravada Buddhist Monastery. | | | The “Dhamma” is the teaching of the Buddha and “Vihara” is a place where monks reside. | | | Venerables U Silananda and U Nandisena are the spiritual leaders of the Dhamma Vihara. |
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http://www.dhammavihara.org/english/faqs.htm
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| | Georgia Buddhist Vihara in Atlanta |
| | The Georgia Buddhist Vihara is dedicated to the promotion of the Theravada Buddhist teachings through the practice of meditation, study of Buddhist scriptures, dhamma school for children and regular religious ceremonies. | | | The Georgia Buddhist Vihara is run by a non-profit tax-exempted organization. | | | Georgia Buddhist Vihara was opened officially in June 06, 2000. |
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http://www.gbvihara.org
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| | Kelaniya Temple |
| | The Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara is one of the most sacred worshipping places of the Buddhists of Sri Lanka since it is a site made hallowed by the visit of Lord Buddha. | | | The spot on which this vihara stands derived its sanctity in the Buddhist era 2531, with the third visit of the Buddha to this country. | | | Kaleniya Vihara however, received its hallowed status and became a place of Buddhist worship after venerable Mahinda brought the Dhamma to this country. |
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http://www.kelaniyatemple.com
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| | Scotland's Buddhist Vihara |
| | Scotland's Buddhist Vihara was established by Venerable K Sri Rewatha in 2001. | | | It is the only Theravada Buddhist Vihara in Scotland. | | | Venerable Rewatha has returned to Glasgow from Sri Lanka where he was working on Scotland's Buddhist Vihara Tsunami related charity projects. |
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http://scotlandsbuddhistvihara.blogspot.com
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| | Center Profile: Sitagu Buddhist Vihara |
| | Sitagu Buddhist Vihara as well as TDSA were founded in 1996 to provide a center in the United States where Theravada Buddhist meditation and Dhamma practice could occur in a traditional Burmese monastic context. | | | Sitagu Buddhist Vihara is an American extension of the Sitagu Association founded in 1980 by the Venerable Ashin Ñanissara, the Sitagu Sayadaw of Burma. | | | Monks at Sitagu Buddhist Vihara rotate in and out, leaving to pursue higher education in Buddhist Studies or transferring at the request of the Sitagu Association. |
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http://www.pluralism.org/research/profiles/display.php?profile=72429
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| | SAKYA.html |
| | Sakya Muni Sambuddha Vihara will be an audio-visual centre for students of Buddhism. | | | The Buddhist Vihara, Victoria felt that a need existed for a centre where research studies and teaching of Buddhist doctrine could be carried out, due to growing awareness of Buddhist teachings in Australia. | | | Buddhists in Sri Lanka have always felt that they had a special mission in their life to safeguard the Theravada tradition of Buddhism and to make the teachings of the Buddha available to anyone who came in search of it. |
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http://home.vicnet.net.au/~slanka/sakya.html
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| | WWW Virtual Library: Abhayagiri Vihara |
| | Thus, the Abhayagiri Vihara developed as a great institution vis‑a‑vis the Mahavihara and the jetavana Buddhist monastic sects in the ancient Sri Lankan capital of Anuradhapura. | | | Covering approximately 200 hectares, Abhayagiri Vihara had all the components required by doctrine for a Buddhist temple; the image house, stupa, Bo Tree shrine, chapter house (poyage or ruvanpaha), residence for monks, and refectories. | | | The term Abhayagiri Vihara means not only a complex of monastic buildings, but also a fraternity of Buddhist monks, or Sangha, which maintained its own historical records, traditions and way of life. |
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http://www.lankalibrary.com/heritage/abayagiri.htm
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| | Center Profile: Carolina Buddhist Vihara |
| | Leadership of the Carolina Buddhist Vihara was later passed on to two female Bhikkunis. | | | The Carolina Buddhist Vihara is located in a residential neighborhood on the outskirts of Greenville. | | | The two residing bhikkhunis at the Carolina Buddhist Vihara live entirely off donations from their followers, whether in the form of money to pay the rent and utilities of the building or food and other basic necessities. |
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http://www.pluralism.org/research/profiles/display.php?profile=72407
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| | Welcome to NEW YORK BUDDHIST VIHARA |
| | Before it was opened, Buddhist families from Staten Island and nearby neighborhoods had no alternative but to come all the way to New York Buddhist Vihara to practice their religious rites; hence the suggestion to have a separate Buddhist Vihara for Staten Island. | | | Cumar Wijayawickrama who for a long time were yearning for a Buddhist Vihara to cater to the Buddhist communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and neighboring states. | | | The South Carolina Buddhist Vihara opened on December 10th, 2001 under the patronage of Ven. |
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http://www.newyorkbuddhist.org/affiliate_viharas
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| | Vihara Buddha Gotama - Revitalising Sutta-Vinaya - VBGNet.Org |
| | Vihara Buddha Gotama - Revitalising Sutta-Vinaya - VBGNet.Org | | | Then slowly, but surely, the quiet solitude of the forest trees marks the ancient teachings of the Buddha for the community of monks, nuns, and lay people. | | | This web site was created on a charitable basis by Upekkha Friends and Emanon. |
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http://www.vbgnet.org
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| | Buddhist Channel Europe Vesak celebrations at the Berlin Vihara |
| | Jayantha Palipana, Ambassador, speaking next described the role and manifold activities the Berlin Vihara was undertaking in spreading the message of the Buddha in Europe. | | | Berlin, Germany -- The Vesak celebrations, annually held in the historic Berlin Vihara in Germany to honour the three important events in the life of the Enlightened one, the Buddha, was organized in a respectful manner. | | | The ceremonies were conducted with due priority being given to the observation of Buddhist precepts and right conduct. |
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http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=00000000003,00000001325,0,0,1,0
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| | LankaLibrary: Archaeological eminence of the Ramba Vihara |
| | It is believed that it was at that time, According to the chronicles, the Chief Priest was Nagasena. | | | There is an inscription is written in Pali about the Ramba Vihara. | | | Eminent historians and archaeologists such as Dr. Senerath Paranavithana and Charles Godakumbura (who were both Commissioners of Archaeology) have identified this venue as Mahanagakula of medieval Sri Lanka during 11th century. |
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http://www.lankalibrary.com/heritage/temples/ramba.htm
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| | SANTISUKHA VIHARA / santi.htm |
| | It is your opportunity to gain benefits from Buddhism at Santisukha Vihara which is mainly supported by Dr Soe Lwin, his niece and nephews. | | | Better than a thousand verses that are senseless and unconnected with the realisation of Nibbana, is a single verse, if on hearing it one is calmed. | | | The resident monks at the Vihara will be happy to help you for seif-realisation. |
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http://web.ukonline.co.uk/buddhism/santi.htm
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| | Florida Buddhist Vihara |
| | Although the Florida Buddhist Vihara is a religious organization, please be assured that your contribution to the Disaster Relief Fund will be used ONLY for the sole purpose of providing the basic life necessities to those in Sri Lanka that have been gravely affected by the tsunamis. | | | Since the Florida Buddhist Vihara, is an incorporated, non-profit, religious organization your donations are tax deductible. | | | To help in the relief efforts, a fund has been established by the Florida Buddhist Vihara. |
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http://www.floridabuddhistvihara.org/donations/tsunamifund.jsp
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| | Ohio Buddhist Vihara - Sri Lanka |
| | This should greatly increase the Vihara's role as a place of inspiration, serenity and joy for the whole community. | | | At the same time, the Vihara will send you a letter at the end of each year with a summary of your donations. | | | Ohio Buddhist Vihara - 1831 Miles Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231. |
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http://www.lanka.info/ohio/projects/parking/parkinglot.jsp
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| | BIRMINGHAM BUDDHIST VIHARA Newsletter / bvnl98s.htm |
| | With regard to the sale of the old Vihara we did report in the previous newsletter that interest had been expressed by the Community of Inter-being, which is the organisation representing the UK followers of the Vietnamese monk, Ven. | | | The Trustees and Members of the Birmingham Buddhist Vihara will be celebrating Buddha Day (Vesakha), the Anniversary of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and passing away into Nibbana on Sunday 21st May this year. | | | Many groups from schools and colleges come to study Buddhism at the Vihara as part of their curriculum for religious studies, and most groups also visit the new pagoda. |
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http://www.triplegem.plus.com/bvnl98s.htm
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| | Brief history of Birmingham Buddhist Vihara |
| | In 1981 the Birmingham Buddhist Vihara was founded at no.47 Carlyle Road with Bhante (meaning Venerable Bhikku) as its head monk. | | | On the other hand, it is also necessary for these people to have some depth of understanding of Buddhism itself and so they must have training and information available to them which is suitable to their cultural background and age group. | | | Ann Lovelock, MR Pharms: British born, she became a Buddhist in 1967 and has been a disciple of the Venerable Dr. Rewata Dhamma since he arrived in Carlyle Road. |
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http://www.birminghambuddhistvihara.org/Introduction.html
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| | Buddhist Vihara Victoria Australia - Home |
| | He was ordained a Buddhist monk in 1974 at the age of 26. | | | Gangodawilla Soma Thera by Buddhist Vihara Victoria, its members and children were added to the library. | | | There are photos of Sri Lankan religious places of significance, paintings of The Lord Buddha's life and previous lives and a wonderful Java animation titled Falling Flowers in the Multimedia section. |
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http://vihara.org.au
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| | 16 PLACES OF VENERATION |
| | Situated 8 Miles from Anuradhapura, Mihintale is the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. | | | The waist-band used by Lord Buddha is said to be enshrined here. | | | Constructed by the two warring Naga kings, Chulodara and Mahodara, at the site where Lord Buddha during His second visit to Lanka, five years after attaining Enlightenment intervened and mediated in settling a dispute over the possession of a gem-studded throne; This precious throne. |
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http://www.metta.lk/temples/historical-temples/16-Places-of-Venaration.htm
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| | DHAMMACAKKA VIHARA / thtoon04.htm |
| | Unlike those previously published Burmese Buddhist Monasteries abroad, this Vihara is situated in one of the sacred Buddhist places in India and thus a brief account of Sarnath is featured before commencing the article on the Dhammacakka Vihara itself. | | | It is just adjacent to it and west of Nandiya Vihara donated by the rich man Nandiya during the time of the Buddha. | | | Sarnath (the Migadawun Deer park) where the Buddha gave his First Sermon Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta' commonly known as "The Great Discourse on the Wheel of Dhamma" to Bhikkhu Kondanna and his four companions has an everlasting importance for all those who are interested in Buddhism. |
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http://www.triplegem.plus.com/thtoon04.htm
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| | Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA |
| | The Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara reflects the hopes, aspirations and energies of a tiny community of Buddhists primarily in the Michigan Great Lakes region and in southern Ontario. | | | The Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara is run by a non-profit tax-exempted organization. | | | Our Temple is committed to disseminate Buddhist teachings in the region and to provide emotional or spiritual help to people of any faith. |
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http://www.glbvihara.org
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| | The libary is open to students and friends of the London Buddhist Vihara. | | | Due to the keen interest in this devotional expression of generosity by lay Buddhists, those wishing a special date to offer food and other offerings are advised to enquire as early as possible. | | | This library contains sets of the Buddhist Canon in English and Asian languages, ola-leaf manuscripts, bound sets of periodicals, books on Buddhism and related subjects-over 2600 items. |
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http://www.londonbuddhistvihara.co.uk/centre.htm
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| | Buddhist Channel Asian Tsunami Disaster The Berlin Vihara in Germany Raises Funds and Collects Material for Tsunami ... |
| | Berlin, Germany -- In the wake of the Tsunami disaster in Sri Lanka, the Berlin Vihara (Das Buddhistische Haus in Berlin — Frohnau) has initiated action to raise funds and collect material to be sent to Sri Lanka for the relief of the victims of this tragedy. | | | In memory of the Tsunami victims an inter- religious public meeting was held on January 5th in Bremen attended by over one thousand people, mostly Germans. | | | 3) The Berlin Vihara in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Berlin and the Sri Lanka Association in Berlin, has collected material for disaster relief. |
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http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=23,610,0,0,1,0
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| | Carolina Buddhist Vihara |
| | Current Address and Driving directions of Carolina Buddhist Vihara is as follows. | | | Most stay in Sri Lanka; only five Theravada bhikkhunis have come to the USA. | | | Sucinta Bhikkhuni, from Germany, took initial vows 1991, later becoming a novice under Ven. |
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http://members.aol.com/carolinabv/about.htm
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| | Bjarne Mollwitz Heltved |
| | Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur (Kultur) (1985) UNESCO | | | The Four Lifts on Canal du Cebtre and their Environs, La Louvière and Le Roeulx (Hainault) () (1998) UNESCO |
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http://www.mollwitz.hjem.wanadoo.dk
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| | Oregon Buddhist Vihara - Official Site |
| | This site also serves the Maittri Vihara in Los Angeles as well as the Sri Lanka Emergency Fund. | | | Welcome to the officlal website of the Oregon Buddhist Vihara. | | | Photos from the opening of the Oregon Buddhist Vihara |
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http://www.vihara.us
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| | Brahma Vihara Foundation Home Page |
| | The Brahma Vihara Foundation is a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to offering the teachings of the Buddhadhamma for those interested in learning and maintaining the practices of Insight Meditation and cultivation of the Brahma Viharas, i.e., lovingkindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity. | | | If we view the Buddha as a Doctor, the cultivations of metta (lovingkindness), karuna (compassion), mudita (appreciative joy), and upekkha (equanimity) were prescribed as medicines for that which ails us. | | | The Brahma Viharas (Divine Abiding practices) are concentration practices that soften the heart and strengthen the mind. |
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http://www.brahmaviharas.org
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| | HAPPY NEW YEAR |
| | The Chief Incumbant of the Staten Island Buddhist Vihara, Ven Kondanna Thero | | | Ven KONDANNA, Chief Incumbant, Staten Island Buddhist Vihara | | | Picture shows section of the participants at the last Meditation Retreat |
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http://www.sibv.org/bv21.htm
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| | Scotland's Buddhist Vihara |
| | Scotland's Buddhist Vihara is not only a Buddhist temple that offers the full range of Buddhist practice, it is also a community resource offering a variety of courses, inter-faith events and learning opportunities for Scots and Asian people. | | | SBV runs a series of successful innovative Scottish Executive sponsored post-Tsunami related projects in Sri Lanka via Scotland's Buddhist Vihara Foundation in Sri Lanka. | | | 'Welcome to the charity website of Scotland's Buddhist Vihara!' |
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http://www.tsbv.org.uk
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| | Welcome Dharmavijaya Buddhist Vihara! |
| | The Temple of the Victory of Truth Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara carries on the Theravada tradition of Buddhism found primarily in Sri | | | The Theravada tradition is the oldest and most authentic version of the Buddha's teachings now surviving. | | | Temple History : News and Events : About Us : Vihara Calendar : Membership : Donate : Conatct Us |
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http://www.dharmavijaya.org
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| | Bihar - India travel & tourism information |
| | Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Muslim and Sikh shrines abound in this ancient land where India's first major empires rose and fell. | | | Bihar's antiquity is evident from its name, which is derived from "VIHARA" (monastery). | | | Encyclopedia of Tours and Travel to Bihar, featuring information on Fairs and Festivals, Wildlife, Excursion, Adventure and Weather of Bihar. |
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http://www.bharatheritage.in/bihar
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| | New Jersey Buddhist Vihara _NJBV |
| | Some of the photos shot at the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara while collecting and packing Tsunami Relief Aid in the form of medicine food clothing ets. | | | NJBV Tsunami aid More New Images click here | | | If you need info on how to donate, please call 732-821-9346, |
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http://www.njbv.org
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| | Sri Lankan Buddhist Vihara, Canberra, Australia |
| | Established in 1996, the Sri Lanka Bddhist Vihara Canberra is situated in a quiet street about 20 kms south of Canberra, the Capital of Australia. | | | All the pages can be viewed from the contents page. | | | It is served by a two resident Bhanthes. |
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http://www.slbvc.org
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| | AGRASRAVAKA VIHARA, Mahabodhi Temple, 130, Maligakanda Road, Colombo 10. | | | RANGIRI DAMBULLA RAJA MAHA VIHARA, Dambulla (Matale District) This Vihara known in ancient terms as the Jambukollena Vihara is situated on. | | | Situated below the bund of the Tissawewa Tank, the carving of a pair of lovers in the compound is one of the best pieces of sculpture in Sri Lanka. |
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http://www.metta.lk/temples/historical-temples/temples-developed.htm
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| | Jagriti Vihara (JHARKHAND) |
| | JAGRITI VIHARA runs the 5 schools and children from these schools are periodically brought to the VATSALYA VIDYALAYA at Jagriti Vihara for participating in different creative activities and cultural programmes. | | | Located at a distance of about 70 kms north- west of Ranchi; Jagriti Vihara is set amidst quiet surroundings of greenery clad trees and plants providing delight to the eyes and solace to mind and soul. | | | All the teachers of these schools felt that the rural children, both girls and boys, have so far been deprived from the opportunities to learn science for want of funds allocated for this purpose. |
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http://www.ashanet.org/projects/project-view.php?p=297
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| | Tisarana Vihara / tisaran1.htm |
| | The Monastery needs you to support the Vihara Activities. | | | Cheque made payable to " Tisarana Vihara " | | | Turn left at the roundabout onto Nelson Rd. The Vihara is 10 min walk on the lefthand side. |
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http://web.ukonline.co.uk/buddhism/tisaran1.htm
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