Buddhism in Bangladesh

Buddha giving the first sermon

Buddhism is the third largest religion in Bangladesh with about 0.7% of population adhering to Theravada Buddhism. Most of the practitioners are from the south-eastern district of Chittagong and Chittagong Hill Tracts.

Buddhism In Bangladesh Media

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  The Somapura Mahavihara is the oldest Buddhist institution in Bangladesh.

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  Buddha Dhatu Zadi, a Buddhist temple in Bandarban

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  The earliest statue of Buddha found in Mahasthangarh

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  Somapura Buddhist Vihar dates back to the 8th century AD during the rule of the Pala empire

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  Atisha is one of the ancient priests from the Pala dynasty who is followed within the Bangladeshi Buddhist sects.

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  Dipankara Srijan, president of the Chittagong Buddhist Association, as leader of a delegation at the 6th Buddhist council in Rangoon.