Buddhism in Laos
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Buddhism in Laos
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Theravada Buddhism is the largest religion in Laos, which is practiced by 66% of the population. Lao Buddhism is a unique version of Theravada Buddhism and is at the basis of ethnic Lao culture. Buddhism in Laos is often closely tied to animist beliefs and belief in ancestral spirits, particularly in rural areas. However, Laos is a multi-ethnic country with a large proportion of non-Buddhist groups that adhere to religions that are often subsumed under the denominator "animism", but that can als
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism_in_Laos
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2005-09-15T23:34:38Z
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2024-09-11T04:34:11Z
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