In this article, we are going to explore in depth the fascinating world of Buddhism in Finland. This topic is of great relevance today, since its impact extends to different areas of society, from politics to popular culture. Along these lines, we will analyze the different aspects related to Buddhism in Finland, examining its origins, its evolution over time and the implications it has on people's lives. Through an interdisciplinary approach, we will take a look at the multiple dimensions of Buddhism in Finland, presenting data, research and opinions from experts in the field. At the end of this article, we hope to have a more complete and enriching vision of Buddhism in Finland, which will allow us to better understand its importance and influence in today's world.
Buddhism in Finland represents a very small percentage of that nation's religious practices. In 2015 there were estimated less than 10 000 followers of Buddhism in Finland. It's, however, hard to evaluate the exact amount of the Buddhists as many donations officially belong to a religious congregation and some of them are registered as associations rather than congregations. Furthermore, it's hard to say how many people are born into the religion and how many converts there are.
The world's northernmost stupa, and the only one in Finland, is located in Siikainen.
There are Buddhist centers and temples throughout the country. In total there are around 40 different organisations. For example Diamond Way Buddhism Finland has four centers in Helsinki, Lahti, Tampere and Turku. The very first Buddhist monastery, Liên Tâm Monastery, in Finland was inaugurated in Moisio in 2015. Another monastery was founded in Kuopio in 2019.
Finnish Buddhist Union is loosely organized umbrella organisation of different Buddhist associations and congregations in Finland.
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