Buddhism in Guatemala, America (video)

Devinsupertramp; Discover Humanity, Ep. 4; Alma Soltera, Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

If Gautama had a mala it was used figuratively by the Maya to give Guatemala its name (W).

How the Swans... (Rick Fields)

Where is Guatemala, which was named after the Buddha Gautama, according to American researcher Rick Fields (How the Swans Came to the Lake: A Narrative History of Buddhism in America, Shambhala Publications)? And what is it? The land of the Maya, not coincidentally named after his mother.

Guatemala is a small country next to the Mexican state of Chiapas in the south. It is a combination of Gautama (Prince Siddhartha's surname) and mala (an Buddhist "rosary" or necklace consisting of 108 prayer beads) is known as the "Land of Eternal Spring," a hidden gem in Central America.

Goddess Xochiquetzal ancient glyph

Buddhism is practiced throughout Central America. Buddhism's presence in the region was primarily driven by the presence of Chinese immigrant workers during the early 19th century.

Presently, Buddhism in the region is primarily of the Mahayana and Vajrayana schools.

Many countries in the region having several Buddhist temples, schools, and meditation centers (World Buddhist Directory presented by BuddhaNet.net). Here are Buddhist percentages by country:... More

Pyramid and other Maya temple ruins of Tikal in the jungle of Guatemala (Wikipedia)

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