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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
National flag | Country | Population(2007E) | % of Buddhists | Buddhist total |
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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
- ^ "Buddhanet: Central America". Archived from the original on 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
- ^ religiousintelligence.co.uk Archived January 17, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ religiousintelligence.co.uk Archived April 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ religiousintelligence.co.uk Archived April 6, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ religiousintelligence.co.uk Archived October 23, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu Archived June 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu Archived August 29, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
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