In which countries is Buddhism the main religion today?

Answer 1

Sri Lanka

Answer 2

Theravada (Teaching of the Elders) which is the oldest surviving Buddhist school predominant in

Sri Lanka, Burma, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos

Mahayana (Greater Vehicle) which is another school formed by monks who left the second council held 100 years after the Mahaparinibbana of Thathagathe Gouthame Buddha

Japan, Vietnam

Vajrayana (Diamond Vehicle) which is an extension of Mahayana tradition but differs primarily in practice

Tibet, Bhutan, Mongolia

Taiwan is heavily Buddhist(Mahayana), but the religion is mixed with Taoism and Confucianism.

In China and North Korea, Buddhism (Mahayana) was forcibly suppressed by Communist regimes

Answer 3

Buddhism tends to be most popular in China however, it first started in India then spread across to China. Buddhism evolved from Hinduism and many teachings remain notably teaching about Ahimsa( non violence) and Karma (deeds). The founder of Buddhism was Prince Siddartha who lived a life of luxury but one day gave it up when he saw the life of his subjects. He then developed the philosophy of Buddhism and reached enlightenment.

Answer 4

Buddhism is practiced all over the world but most people that practice it today are in the Middle East

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Answer 5

Countries that have Buddhism as the main religion still today is:

Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Answer 6

Mongolia, Japan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Tibet, Bhutan, Burma, Korea, Laos, Macau, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan

Answer 7

Its most common in Tibet, China, and Japan.

Answer 8

Buddhism is most prevalent in Myanmar today because it is where the Four Noble Truths (preached by the Buddha) are best prominent.

Answer 9

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