Teeth, finger bones and blessings: Buddhist relics inspire belief
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Buddhist practitioner and disciple of Master YongHua, Sarah Kim, shows the Fragrant Oil Shariras among other Buddhist relics displayed at Wei Mountain Temple, in Rosemead, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)Buddhist resident monks perform a blessing to devotees and visitors at Wei Mountain Temple, in Rosemead, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)Devotee Sandra Chen meditates at Wei Mountain Temple, in Rosemead, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)A Buddha's tooth relic is displayed at Wei Mountain Temple, in Rosemead, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)Buddhist relics, including shariras and bones believed to be those of the Buddha, are displayed at Wei Mountain Temple, in Rosemead, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)Buddhist resident monks perform a blessing to devotees and visitors at Wei Mountain Temple, in Rosemead, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)Buddhist relics, including the Shakyamuni Buddha Finger Bone, left, are displayed at Wei Mountain Temple, in Rosemead, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)A Buddha statue is displayed outside at Wei Mountain Temple, in Rosemead, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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Buddhist practitioner and disciple of Master YongHua, Sarah Kim, shows the Fragrant Oil Shariras among other Buddhist relics displayed at Wei Mountain Temple, in Rosemead, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)