Religion of Cambodia - Mekong Responsible Tourism

Religion of Cambodia - Mekong Responsible Tourism

Religion of Cambodia - @ http://www.mekongresponsibletourism.org/cambodia/10-profile-cambodia/40-people-cultur
Religion of Cambodia
Theravada Buddhism is the leading religion in Cambodia and defines the lives of many Khmers.
Buddhism and other religions suffered greatly during the Khmer Rouge period, but in the past decade
there has been a dramatic resurgence in religious worship with Buddhism once again leading the way.
Reclining Buddha statue
Hinduism flourished alongside Buddhism from the 1st century AD until the 14th century and some
cultural elements of this ancient Indian religion are still incorporated into important ceremonies involving
birth, marriage and death. There is also a significant minority of Cham (Khmer Muslim) people who
practise Islam, as well as a very small number of Christians.
Vie spirituelle
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Religion of Cambodia - @ http://www.mekongresponsibletourism.org/cambodia/10-profile-cambodia/40-people-cultur
Reclining Buddha statue
Les moines aussi sont arrosés au Nouvel An
Temple Chinois dans un temple bouddhiste à Battambang
The indigenous or “highlander” people of north-east Cambodia have traditionally been animistic cultures
worshipping the spirits of natural objects such as forests, lakes and rivers. Most Cambodians practised
animism long before Buddhism and Hinduism arrived in the country, and these religions were fused with
traditional animist beliefs. As a result, Cambodian Buddhists also follow some animist practices, such as
ancestor worship.
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