Buddhism in the Philippines

Buddhism in the Philippines
Total population
2% in 2016[1]
Regions with significant populations
Throughout the Philippines

Buddhism is a minor religion in the Philippines. It is practiced by 2% of the population in 2016,[2][3] primarily by Filipinos of Chinese descent.[4] The number of Buddhists in the country has been dwindling due to the lack or no significant presence of Buddhist missionary works where the teachings of the Buddha are translated and taught to the native regional languages.

  1. ^ "The International Day of Vesak | Philippines".
  2. ^ "The International Day of Vesak | Philippines".
  3. ^ Mapa, Dennis S. (February 22, 2023). "Religious Affiliation in the Philippines (2020 Census of Population and Housing)" (Press release). Philippine Statistics Authority. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  4. ^ Yu, Jose Vidamor B. (2000). Inculturation of Filipino-Chinese Culture Mentality. Interreligious and Intercultural Investigations. Vol. 3. Rome, Italy: Pontificia Università Gregoriana. pp. 87–88. ISBN 978-88-7652-848-4.

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