Buddhism in Cuba

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Buddhism is a minority faith in Cuba. Traditionally, most religious people in Cuba practice Christianity or other Indigenous religions. Buddhism was brought by the Chinese immigrants, [1] and has recently seen an increase to approximately 500 practitoiners in 2024 largely due to the Soka Gakkai, a Japanese Buddhist organization. [2]

References

  1. ↑ (SGI), Soka Gakkai International. "Buddhism in Cuba | Soka Gakkai International (SGI)". www.sgi.org. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  2. ↑ "Afro-Cuban drums, Muslim prayers, Buddhist mantras: Religious diversity blooms in once-atheist Cuba". AP News. 2024-05-16. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
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