Buddhism in Greece

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Buddhism in Greece had had a long presence. First contacts were made in antiquity. Today, there is a sizable Buddhist community in Greece, comprising immigrants and native Greek converts. Buddhism has influenced Greek literary tradition to some extent, as evident in the works of Nikos Kazantzakis.

History

Buddhsim and Greek culture share a history of more than 2,000 years.

Present day

There are many Buddhist centers in Greece, four centers founded by the Diamond Way and other centers in cities such as Athens, Thessaloniki and Rhodes. There are also Buddhist retreats in Corinth and on Mount Olympus, and nine stupas.

See also

• Kalachakra Stupa (Greece)
• Greco-Buddhism
• Greco-Buddhist monasticism
• Greco-Buddhist Art
• Buddhism in the West

External links

• Theravada Buddhist Center in Greece
• Diamond Way Buddhism in Greece

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