Buddhism in Senegal
In the modern world, Buddhism in Senegal has taken a leading role in today's society. This figure or topic has aroused wide interest and has generated numerous debates in different areas. With the passage of time, Buddhism in Senegal has evolved in such a way that it has marked a before and after in history. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the importance of Buddhism in Senegal and its influence today. We will analyze its impact on culture, politics, technology and other relevant aspects. Additionally, we will examine the implications of Buddhism in Senegal in the contemporary world and how it has shaped the way we live and think.
In Senegal, Mahayana Buddhism is followed by a very tiny portion of the Vietnamese community, but it is informal Buddhism because they only worship their ancestors by burning the incenses on a small altar and in the end of all prayers are: "Nam mô A Di Đà Phật" (Mean:"Glory to Buddha Amitabha") as traditional of Vietnamese faith that is Bodhisattvas as Địa Tạng Vương Bồ tát and Quan Thế Âm Bồ tát will bless and teach the spirits of dead people how to take a better life in next incarnations or go to Nirvana forever.[citation needed]
Total Buddhists in Senegal is around 0.01% as maximum and 99% of all Buddhists there is Vietnamese descent.
Vietnamese people maybe the only one East Asian community in Senegal. With communities of European and Lebanese made-up about 1% of total population in Senegal.
References
- ^ Tết của người Việt ở Sénégal Archived February 22, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Vietnamese Continue Traditions in Senegal". Archived from the original on 2013-12-24. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
See also
- Buddhism
- Chinese people in Senegal
- Demographics of Senegal
- Religion in Senegal
- Vietnamese community in Senegal
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