<P> The relic came to be regarded as a symbolic representation of the living Buddha and it is on this basis that there grew up a series of offerings, rituals, and ceremonies . These are conducted under the supervision of the two Mahanayakas of Malwatte, Asgiriya chapters, and Diyawadana Nilame of the Maligawa . These have a hierarchy of officials and temple functionaries to perform the services and rituals . </P> <P> Aside from the relic in Sri Lanka, several relics in other countries are also reputed to be a tooth - relic of the Buddha . </P> <Ul> <Li> Lingguang Temple (灵光 寺) of the Badachu Park in Beijing, China . </Li> <Li> Buddha Memorial Center (佛陀 紀念館) of the Fo Guang Shan Monastery in Kaohsiung, Taiwan . </Li> <Li> Engaku Temple in Kamakura, Japan . </Li> <Li> Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum (佛牙 寺 龙华 院) in Chinatown, Singapore . </Li> <Li> Lu Mountain Temple in Rosemead, California </Li> <Li> Nagarjunakonda, museum on the island situated in the Nagarjunasagar Lake . </Li> <Li> Baoxiang temple, buddhist temple and monastery in Wenshang county, Jining city, Shandong province, China </Li> </Ul> <Li> Lingguang Temple (灵光 寺) of the Badachu Park in Beijing, China . </Li>

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