Buddhism in Uruguay
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Buddhism in Uruguay is practiced by less than 0.1% of the population (some 1000 people).[1] There are several schools: Tibetan Buddhism (Diamond Way and Chagdud Gonpa), Theravada, Sōtō Zen, Nichiren Buddhism (Soka Gakkai).[2]
A number of institutions were established in the 20th century: Asociación Civil Religiosa Cultura Dhamma, Centro Budista Camino del Diamante, Chagdad Gonpa Hispanoamérica.[2]
One of the most revealing sites is Chagdud Gonpa Sengue Dzong Tibetan Buddhist temple located on the hills of Lavalleja Department.[1]
- 1 2 "Buddhism in Uruguay". Buddhistdoor.net (in Spanish). 20 February 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- 1 2 Apud, Ismael; Clara, Mauro; Ruiz, Paul; Valdenegro, Alexander (10 October 2015). "Buddhism in Uruguay". Encyclopedia of Latin American Religions. Springer Reference. pp. 1–3. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-08956-0_131-1. ISBN 978-3-319-08956-0. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
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