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My question is; have the practices (such as rituals etc) which are currently being practised in Australia different from those which are practised in Asian countries eg.Thailand

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Hi Nevenna,
I am not involved with Thai buddhists, so you'd have to ask them, though my guess would be very much that they are the same.
I terms of Tibetan Buddhism, they would be similar, but here in Australia they would be in many cases less elaborate and extensive. Generally the key parts would be the same, but often not so "luxurious".
All the best
AW

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