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Buddhism in Central America

Summary

Buddhism is practiced throughout Central America. Buddhism's presence in the region was primarily driven by the presence of Chinese immigrant workers during the early 19th century. Presently, Buddhism in the region is primarily of the Mahayana and Vajrayana schools, with many countries in the region having several Buddhist temples, schools, and meditation centers.[1]

Buddhist percentage by country edit

Buddhism by country in the Central America
National flag Country Population(2007E) % of Buddhists Buddhist total
  Belize 294,385 0.35% [2] 1,030
  Costa Rica 4,133,884 2.34% [3] 96,733
  El Salvador 7,076,598 0.1% [4] 7,076
  Guatemala 12,728,111 0.1% [5] 12,728
  Honduras 7,483,763 0.1% [6] 7,484
  Nicaragua 5,675,356 0.1% [7] 5,675
  Panama 3,242,173 0.1% 100
Total 40,634,270 0.489% 198,812

References edit

  1. ^ "Buddhanet: Central America". Archived from the original on 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  2. ^ religiousintelligence.co.uk Archived January 17, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ religiousintelligence.co.uk Archived April 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ religiousintelligence.co.uk Archived April 6, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ religiousintelligence.co.uk Archived October 23, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu Archived June 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu Archived August 29, 2006, at the Wayback Machine