Theravada Buddhism is the largest and dominant religion in Laos. Theravada Buddhism is central to Lao cultural identity. The national symbol of Laos is the That Luang stupa, a stupa with a …

Aug 13, 2019 · The Lao People’s Democratic Republic, or Laos, officially recognizes four religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baha’i Faith. Of these four, Buddhism is the …

Mar 13, 2025 · Laos - Animism, Buddhism, Spirits: The predominant religion of Laos is Theravada Buddhism. Buddhism was the state religion of the prerepublic kingdom of Laos, and the …

Apr 27, 2018 · There are about 100,000 Protestant Christians in Laos, and Protestantism is one of the country's most rapidly growing religions. The Catholic Church in Laos includes about …

Oct 4, 2024 · Laos religion is a vibrant and multifaceted expression of faith, a harmonious blend of Theravada Buddhism, animistic beliefs, and ancient traditions. Its impact is evident in the …

Theravada Buddhism is the largest religion in Laos, which is practiced by 66% of the population. [1] Lao Buddhism is a unique version of Theravada Buddhism and is at the basis of ethnic Lao …

According to the 2015 national census, 64.7 percent of the population is Buddhist, 1.7 percent is Christian, 31.4 percent report having no religion, and the remaining 2.1 percent belong to other …

Approximately two-thirds of the Lao population identify as Buddhist (64.7%). Buddhism was once the state religion of Laos. While this is no longer the case in contemporary Laos, Buddhism …

Lao Government and Religion. The Government officially recognized four religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baha'i Faith. Recognized Christian groups include the Catholic …

Buddhism is the predominant religion in Laos with about 67% of the population practiced it. Christianity is being practiced by 1.5% of the population and remaining practiced mostly …