Definition of culture: four elements of culture

1. Symbols
2. Language
3. Norms
4. Values

1. Symbols
Swastika: meaning auspiciousness, goodness in Buddhism
Cross: Christianity
Buddhism – 11 million
Protestant – 8.7 million
Catholic – 5.3 million

2. Languages
Languages reflect worldview
People from the USA – “Americans”
The Chinese character for china literally means centre of the universe