Followers of Buddhism are found throughout the world, traditionally the majority of Buddhists have been in Asia but there are a growing number in Europe, Africa and the United States of America.

Buddhism is practiced worldwide, with a significant presence in countries like Thailand, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet. It has also gained popularity in the West, with many practitioners in Europe and the United States. Buddhism continues to evolve as it adapts to different cultures and modern contexts.

Our founding fathers wanted the United States to allow citizens to practice whatever religion they chose. They did not want the United States government to establish only one religion. Our founding fathers wanted the citizens of the United States to have the freedom of religious choice, so placed this requirement in the Bill of Rights. That way, the United States government could not require citizens to practice Islam, Buddhism, or any other type of religion.

Our founding fathers wanted the United States to allow citizens to practice whatever religion they chose. They did not want the United States government to establish only one religion. Our founding fathers wanted the citizens of the United States to have the freedom of religious choice, so placed this requirement in the Bill of Rights. That way, the United States government could not require citizens to practice Islam, Buddhism, or any other type of religion.

Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism are among the top four religions practiced in the United States. Christianity is the largest religion with multiple denominations, followed by Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism which have smaller but growing communities in the country.