Buddhism in Sweden


Buddhism is a relatively small religion in Sweden. Most of the practicing Buddhists have various Asian heritage. In 2015, the Swedish Buddhist Cooperation Council had 7 901 members.
A Buddhist Temple was planned for Fredrika, a small town in the north part of Sweden. This Thai-style temple would be the biggest Buddhist temple in Europe when finished.
There is a Thai pavilion in Jämtland, a region in central Sweden.
A 500s AD Kashmir Indian made Buddha statue made of bronze was found at Helgö in Sweden dating from the Viking era.