2. the religion,represented by the Triple Gems: Buddha,Dharma (Buddha's teaching),and Sangkha (the monks).Usually the traditional way to pay respect to the Triple Gems is by performing the Benchangkhapradit krap,which is done by going down on the knees with palms pressed together,with the five perts of the body:the knees,the elbows,and the forehead touching the ground or the floor,unless the place the place or situation does not make it possible to do so. Then a simple wai or krap is enough.