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To date, there are over 300 million followers of Buddhismin the world, many of which live in Asian countries but a growing number of Buddhists can also be found in Europe, Australia, and North America.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 12y agoThat actual estimation is difficult to obtain. Some estimations put it at roughly 500 million followers while others show figures upwards of over 1 billion.
The estimate that Buddhism has over one billion followers includes the Peoples Republic of China which has a population of over 1.3 billion people. Sources indicate that around 90% of all Chinese people identify Buddhism as one of their religions. This estimate would place Buddhist followers at around 1.2 billion worldwide. As the People's Republic does not encourage religious adherence the number is difficult to confirm.
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∙ 16y agoOver 800 million Indians, about 80.5% of the total population are Hindu.
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∙ 12y ago0.77% of a population of 1,210,193,422 that is 9,318,489 people
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∙ 11y agoMaybe 376 million up based in BBC :)
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∙ 11y agohow many busshist live in india
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How often do people in India worship there god?
Hello there Interesting question. The fact is that God is "not theirs", "not yours", "not mine" yet God is for everyone..... People in India are comprised of many religious faiths..the predominant one being Hinduism>followed by Muslims>then Christians>then Sikhs> then Jains> then Buddhists> then Jews....and many other factions that are present in that Country. Each person worships "God"in the manner that their religious concepts dictate.....so all worship "the One" in ways that are Many.
Why do you think that Buddhism was accepted in so many countries outside India?
because it was the first religion
What are the similarities between gurdwaras and churches?
A gurdwara is a place of worship where all faiths are welcome for the Sikhs. A church is a place of worship for Christians. The similarities are the buildings are designed for fellowship for people of faith and host missions for the community.
Why isn't Buddhism the main religion of India today?
Actually, initially it did. It became very popular and influential and became the dominate religion for a time. But little by Little Brahman priests become more integrated with the government and used thier influence to stiffle Buddhism and reinstate Hinduism. But there was an positive influence to Hinduism. Many of the beliefs of Buddhism were incorporated in Hinduism to the point that The Buddha is now thought of as an avatar of Vishnu.
How many people have Ferrari in India what is name?
any people have ferrari in India
Where do people worship Buddhism?
They worship at Buddhist temples. There are so many in Asia
How many people from India are Buddhist?
Between 0.8 to 3.25 percent of people in India practice Buddhism.
How did Buddhism change after the Buddha death?
Buddhism change after the Buddha death- his followers developed many different interpretations of his teachings . Although Buddha forbidden people to worship him, some began to teach that he was a god.
How was the religion of Buddhism accepted in ancient India and why?
The religion of Buddhism was accepted because the Buddha's lessons about life and the nature of suffering taught people lessons. It was accepted because many people wanted to achieve nirvana.
What is the popularity of Buddhism in India?
Buddhism is freely practiced by many, as a minority religion in India Hinduism is the dominant religion in India, but many other religions are practiced, including Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Jainism, and many more.
What cultures did Buddhism affect?
Buddhism effects the cultures and countries of China, India, the Middle east and many countries in Asia
How many people in North America worship Buddhism?
It is estimated that there are 1.5 to 6 million Buddhists in the United States. Many references give an estimate of about 1% of the population.
How many people follow Buddhism?
Buddhism has about 365 million followers at the moment.
Do Chinese people worship many gods?
Yes Chinese people do worship many gods
What did the people of Sumer practice of the worship of many gods?
the people of sumer practiced polytheism the worship of many gods
How often do people in India worship there god?
Hello there Interesting question. The fact is that God is "not theirs", "not yours", "not mine" yet God is for everyone..... People in India are comprised of many religious faiths..the predominant one being Hinduism>followed by Muslims>then Christians>then Sikhs> then Jains> then Buddhists> then Jews....and many other factions that are present in that Country. Each person worships "God"in the manner that their religious concepts dictate.....so all worship "the One" in ways that are Many.
What effect on society did Buddhism have?
Buddhism's effects are many and varied, depending on the form of Buddhism, how it is adopted, and the culture into which it is adopted. Like any other religious tradition it is often misunderstood, and when it is misinterpreted it can cause problems (for example, people thinking of "karma" as punishment and therefore being unwilling to help someone born with disabilities, which is a shocking misrepresentation of what the Buddha taught). From my own small observation of a country known for Buddhism -- Tibet -- it would seem that the teachings, when well embedded into the culture, can be a source of resiliance and tolerance under extreme pressure and persecution.
