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by denton-scratch 1549 days ago
Actually, what's true in practice is true in theory as well; reverence for the sangha ("buddhist community") is baked in as one of the three precious jewels. Buddhist prostrations are a gesture of submission to the three jewels.

Tantric buddhism adds a fourth target of reverence: the guru. And reverence for the guru in tantra extends to absolute obedience to your personal teacher.

Buddhism is very culty.