Buddhism in Mexico

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Buddhism in Mexico possesses a minuscule demographic presence in the mostly-Roman Catholic country. Approximately, only 108,701 Buddhists are counted in Mexico.

[edit] Tibetan Buddhism

Surprisingly, one of six Tibet Houses in the world - Casa Tibet México - is located in Mexico City. It is used by the Dalai Lama and other leaders of Tibetan Buddhism to preserve and share Tibetan culture and spirituality.

[edit] External Links

• Casa Tibet México
• Centro Mexicano del Buddhismo Theravada
• Serlingpa Retreat Center, located in Michoacan, owned by the FPMT Organization founded by Tibetan Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa.
• Zen Centers in Mexico

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