Buddhism in Sweden

Buddhism is a relatively small religion in Sweden. Most of the practicing Buddhists have various Asian (mostly Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese) heritage. A Buddhist Temple was planned for Fredrika, a small town in the north part of Sweden. This Thai-style temple would be the biggest Buddhist temple in Europe when finished. There is a Thai pavilion in Jämtland, a region in central Sweden. A 500s AD Kashmir Indian made Buddha statue made of bronze was found at Helgo in Sweden dating from the Viking era.

Buddhism in Sweden

Buddhism is a relatively small religion in Sweden. Most of the practicing Buddhists have various Asian (mostly Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese) heritage. A Buddhist Temple was planned for Fredrika, a small town in the north part of Sweden. This Thai-style temple would be the biggest Buddhist temple in Europe when finished. There is a Thai pavilion in Jämtland, a region in central Sweden. A 500s AD Kashmir Indian made Buddha statue made of bronze was found at Helgo in Sweden dating from the Viking era.