Asian American Buddhists tend to be older than Asian Americans as a whole

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October 6, 2023

2. Buddhism among Asian Americans

Asian American Buddhists tend to be older than Asian Americans as a whole

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2. Buddhism among Asian Americans
Slight decline in share of Buddhists among Asian Americans
About 6 in 10 Vietnamese, Japanese Americans say they are Buddhist or feel close to Buddhism
Few Asian American Buddhists attend religious services regularly, but most worship at a home altar or shrine
Among Asian American Buddhists who say religion is very important, 32% attend services monthly or more

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