Transformation of Beliefs in Religious Life of Khmer People in the Southwest Region

  • Ngọc Quỳnh Nguyễn
  • Thị Quế Hương Nguyễn
Keywords: Buddhism, Theravada, Khmer people, Khmer Theravada Buddhism, Southwest Region

Abstract

For Khmer people, Buddhism is the traditional religion, and has long been integrated into ethnic culture, becoming a core element of Khmer national culture. The pagoda has long become a symbol of the «soul» of the Khmer people. People often identify Khmer people as followers of Theravada Buddhism. However, in reality, not all Khmer people in the Southwest follow Theravada Buddhism, historically and in recent times. Due to many different reasons, some Khmer people have joined other religions present in the Southern region. The article clarifies the conversion situation of Khmer people change from Theravada to Catholic and Protestantism in recent times.

Tác giả

Ngọc Quỳnh Nguyễn

TS., Ban Tôn giáo, Ủy ban Trung ương Mặt trận Tổ quốc Việt Nam

Thị Quế Hương Nguyễn

TS., Viện Nghiên cứu Tôn giáo, Viện Hàn lâm Khoa học xã hội Việt Nam

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Published
2026-01-29
Section
RELIGION