Buddhism
Laos is a multi-ethnical and a multi-spiritual country. Laotians, of Lao origin (the Lao Laoum), who make up 68% of the population, are mainly Buddhists, even if this Buddhism is strongly tinted with animism, from the cult of the spirits. The most well known of the ethnical minorities being the Laotians of Hmong, Yao et Khamou origins who are mainly animists. The country also has an important number of Christians, who were converted during the time of the missionaries (19th and 20th centuries) and now evangelists who are numerous in the region).
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The legend of Buddha’s birth
His father, Suddhodona was the King of the Sakya clan (he was probably only Rajah, or landowner (…)
Buddhism at Luang Prabang
Buddhism, which is participated in, by most Laotians, gives a rhythm to their life as from first (…)
The different paths of Buddhism
Laos is mainly Buddhist with a Theravada or small vehicle tendency (over 60% of the population). (…)
The life of the Supreme Buddha
According to the Buddhist calendar, which is still used in many countries, including Laos, (…)
Principles of Buddhism
Buddhism started in India around 500 years before our era, more or less at the same time as (…)