Buddhism is a religion that originated in India and has spread throughout the world. A shrine is a place of worship for Buddhists, and there are three common types of shrines associated with Buddhism: pagodas, torii, and oracles. Pagodas are multi-tiered structures that are often used to house relics or statues of the Buddha. Torii are traditional Japanese gates that mark the entrance to a shrine. ORACLE shrines are places where people can go to seek advice from a Buddhist monk.