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From what I know one of the biggest differences in that in a Hindu temple there will be statues of gods that will be worshiped and in a Buddhist temple there will be statues of Buddha who will be revered but not worshiped since he is not a god.

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Mosques, churches, synagogues and temples are also places of worship, contemplation, and many serve as community centers. In these regards a Hindu temple is virtually no different than that of a church. Differences can include architecture, altar layouts, and ceremonial procedures.

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A:In terms of structure, churches are more often of stone or brick, while Buddhist temples are more often constructed of wood. Churches of Western Christianity (Roman Catholic and Protestant) typically have rows of seats, known as pews, although Orthodox churches usually only have a few seats for the elderly and infirm, so that the congregation stands during services. Buddhist temples do not have rows of seats for the congregation, as worship is usually more informal and personal than in Christianity. At the front of a Christian church there is usually an area reserved for the clergy, with an altar. Temples do not have formal altars, with the statue of Buddha being the main centrepiece. Temples can also have a small wooden step to be stepped over before entering.

Catholic churches contain statues of the saints and a crucifix image of Jesus on the cross, although most Protestant churches do not, considering these to be idolatory (High Church of England does display the crucifix). Buddhist temples will have at least one statue of the Buddha and possibly numerous statues of gods, each of which can be worshipped separately. Some say that if you pray to one of the gods then you must also pray to all the other gods in the temple, so that none of the gods will punish you for your rudeness. You will often see the faithful moving from one statue to the next and offering prayers.

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A synagogue (sometimes called a temple by Reform and Conservative Jews) is a house of prayer, study, and assembly for Jews. A Church is a house of worship and assembly for Christians.

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