Buddhism in the Philippines
Buddhism is a minor religion in the Philippines. It is practiced by 2% of the population in 2016, primarily by Filipinos of Chinese descent. The number of Buddhists in the country has been dwindling due to the lack or no significant presence of Buddhist missionary works where the teachings of the Buddha are translated and taught to the native regional languages.
Hwa Chong Buddhist Temple in Malabon
The Agusan image at the collections of the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.
Example of what Maise believed to be a cave painting depicting Manjusri, in Tabon Caves in Palawan.
The Main Altar of a Buddhist Temple in Masangkay Street, Tondo, Manila.
Religion in the Philippines
Christianity is the predominant religion in the Philippines, with Roman Catholicism being its largest denomination. Sizeable minorities adhering to Islam, Dharmic religions, and indigenous Philippine folk religions are also present.
Catholic devotees flock to the Manila Cathedral on Maundy Thursday in 2018 for the traditional Visita Iglesia.
The Catholic Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, built on the site of the Church of St. Vitales, the first church built in the Philippines
Iglesia Filipina Independiente Parish of Our Lady of Guidance in Magallanes, Cavite
St. Michael the Archangel Parish of Binakayan of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente in Kawit