Buddhism social structure:
1. Buddhist monasteries: these are the people that devote their whole lives to their religion and are the learning focuses for others to learn from.
2. Buddhist monks: these people teach others about Buddhism. Their time is spent meditating, educating and praying.
3. Buddhist nuns: normally involved in meditation and prayers, these nuns assist the monks.
4. Buddhist lay people: these people provided the monks with the necessities they need. They take care of the monks but spend less time praying and meditating.
5. Buddhist pilgrims: these are people who are searching and learning about Buddhism. They travel all over to various Buddhist locations and learn in these places.

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