The Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia is the de facto leader of Buddhism in Cambodia.
Image: Jhotañano Chuon Nath ជួនណាត 1961
Image: Hout Tat Souverains et notabilites d'Indochine (cropped)
Image: Supreme Patriarch Tep Vong
Buddhism in Cambodia
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Buddhism in Cambodia or Khmer Buddhism has existed since at least the 5th century. In its earliest form it was a type of Mahāyāna Buddhism. Today, the predominant form of Buddhism in Cambodia is Theravada Buddhism. It is enshrined in the Cambodian constitution as the official religion of the country. Theravada Buddhism has been the Cambodian state religion since the 13th century. As of 2019 it was estimated that 97. 1 percent of the population are Buddhists.
Monks and nuns praying in a pagoda near Phnom Penh
Wat Preah Chedey Borapaut
Cambodian statue of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. Sandstone, 7th century CE.
Life of Guatama Buddha painting. Cambodia. 18th century. Toulon Asian Art Museum.