Buddhism in Poland

The roots of Buddhism in Poland can be found in the early 20th century in the nation's connections to the origin countries of the religion, like Vietnam,[1][2] China, Japan, and Korea.[3] After World War II, primarily expatriate Poles joined various Buddhist groups and organizations. Since the breakdown of the Eastern Bloc, which had promoted an antireligious campaign, Buddhism has been able to develop further in the more tolerant atmosphere.

Stupa in Darnków
Gompa Drophan Ling in Darnków

Today all of the principal schools of Buddhism including Mahayana (Zen and Jodo Shinshu) and Tibetan Buddhism can be found in Poland. Movements like the Triratna Buddhist Community are also active in the country. Umbrella organizations like the Buddhist mission (Misja Buddyjska) and the Buddhist Union of Poland unite more than two dozen groups of Buddhists. The Diamond Way centers founded and directed by Lama Ole Nydahl are also active in Poland. Nydahl gave teachings on Buddhism to audiences in Poland twice every year since his first visit in 1976.[4]

In May 2000, the XIV Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso opened a Buddhist department in the Pomeranian Library in Szczecin.[5]

See also

References
  1. Ba Lan: Đại lễ Vu lan tại thành phố Krakow
  2. Ba Lan: Chùa Thiên Việt - Warszawa tổ chức lễ Vu Lan
  3. Buddhism in Poland - by Joanna Grela
  4. https://www.diamondway-buddhism.org/buddhism-in-poland-with-lama-ole-nydahl-warsaw-april-2013/
  5. "Dalai Lama Lecture Draws Thousands in Poland". Archived from the original on 2014-04-20. Retrieved 2013-07-26.


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