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Buddhism was the state religion of the Kingdom of Laos, and the organization of the Buddhist community of monks and novices, the clergy (sangha), paralleled the political hierarchy. The faith was introduced beginning in the eighth century by Mon Buddhist monks and was widespread by the fourteenth century.
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www.country-studies.com/laos/religion.html
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Buddhist 60%, animist and other 40% (including various Christian denominations 1.5%)
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www.world66.com/asia/southeastasia/laos/religion
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Fa Ngum (1353-1371), founder of Lane Xang, established Buddhism as the state religion, but it is clear that the worship of animist spirits continued to predominate for centuries after this, prompting the devout Buddhist King Photisarath ... You are here: Welcome to the Laos Cultural Profile > Introduction to Laos > Religion...
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This pathfinder includes information about religion and philosophy in Laos. ... Part of the World-Wide Web Virtual Library, this site keeps track of leading information facilities in the fields of Buddhism and Buddhist studies, in several countries including Laos...
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The main non-Buddhist 'religion' is phii worship, a spirit cult which is officially banned. Hmong/Mien tribes practise animism and ancestral worship, and some follow a Christian version of the cargo cult, believing Jesus Christ will arrive in a jeep, dressed in combat fatigues. ... How well do you know Laos?
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Religion statistics on Laos. 24 facts and figures, stats and information on Lao Religion ... More facts and figures on Laos ... Southeast Asia > Laos > Religion...
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www.nationmaster.com/country/la-laos/rel-religion
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Buddhism was the state religion of the Kingdom of Laos, and the organization of the Buddhist community of monks and novices, the clergy (sangha), paralleled the political hierarchy. ... All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Laos RELIGION should be addressed to the Library of Congress and the CIA.
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