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Thứ hai, ngày 02/01/2026

Tin tức mới nhất về: Religion in Myanmar

An initial exploration of beliefs and religions in Myanmar

An initial exploration of beliefs and religions in Myanmar

English review | Hoang Thi Thu* - 14:24, 13/08/2026
Abstract: This article analyzes the diverse and profound spiritual landscape of Myanmar, a nation known as the “Land of pagodas”. The article delves into the interplay between Theravada Buddhism, the dominant ideology shaping national identity and the indigenous belief system centered on the worship of Nat spirits. In doing so, the study elucidates how religion shapes the social and political structures as well as the daily lives of the people of Myanmar. Additionally, the article examines the presence of other faiths such as Christianity, Islam and Hinduism within the country’s multi-ethnic context, aiming to provide a comprehensive yet in-depth overview of the belief ecosystem in this Southeast Asian nation.