Meditation is not an important part of the practice of

• A. Islam
• B. Hinduism
• C. Buddhism
• D. Indigenous religions of South America

Answer: (D)

This item contrasts how different religious traditions approach inner focus and contemplation. In Hinduism and Buddhism, meditation is a central practice used to calm the mind, develop concentration, and gain insight or liberation. These traditions offer structured meditative techniques and view training the mind as essential to spiritual growth.

In Islam, the main focus is worship, obedience, and moral conduct as defined by sharia, with remembrance of God and contemplation present in some traditions (notably in Sufism). However, meditation as a universal, defining practice is not a primary feature of Islam as a whole.

Indigenous religions of South America emphasize rituals, healing ceremonies, music, dance, and visions facilitated by shamans or community leaders. Their spiritual life centers on relationships with spirits, ancestors, and the natural world through communal ritual rather than formal, ongoing meditation.

Therefore, meditation is not an important part of the practice for Indigenous religions of South America, especially when compared to Hinduism and Buddhism where it is central.