Buddhism is the main religion in Vietnam, practiced by three-quarters of the population. Unlike its Southeast Asian neighbors, who are largely Theravada Buddhist, Vietnam embraces Mahayana Buddhism, including both Chan (Zen) and Pure Land traditions....

In 574 a Bhikkhu of south India, returning from China, founded the Ch’an School in North Vietnam. Later Bst. travellers from Ceylon founded the Theravāda, which is the predominant school...

Buddhism in Vietnam is Buddhism that had been localized to Vietnam from India and later replaced with Buddhism from China. Vietnamese Buddhism has many characteristics different from Buddhism practiced in other countries. Buddhism is the most...