Persecution of Buddhists

Many adherents of Buddhism have experienced persecution because of their affiliation to the Buddhist practice, including unwarranted arrests, imprisonment, beating, torture, and/or execution. It also may refer to the confiscation or destruction of property, monasteries, centers of learning, meditation centers, historical sites, or the incitement of hatred towards Buddhists.

Persecution of Buddhists

Many adherents of Buddhism have experienced persecution because of their affiliation to the Buddhist practice, including unwarranted arrests, imprisonment, beating, torture, and/or execution. It also may refer to the confiscation or destruction of property, monasteries, centers of learning, meditation centers, historical sites, or the incitement of hatred towards Buddhists.