Malaysia has about 20% of its citizens, mainly ethnic Chinese, with significant numbers of ethnic Thais, Khmers, Sinhalese and migrant workers, practising Buddhism. The Chinese mainly practice Mahayana Buddhism, but due to the efforts of Sinhalese monks as well as historical links with Thailand, Theravada also enjoys a significant following. Communist Laos has around 5 million Buddhists, who form roughly 70% of its population. Indonesia has around 4.75 million Buddhists (2% of its population), mainly amongst its Chinese population. Most Indonesian Buddhists adhere to Theravada Buddhism, mainly of the Thai tradition. Singapore have around 2 million Buddhists, forming around 33% of their populations respectively. Singapore has the most vibrant Buddhist scene with all three major traditions having large followings. Mahayana Buddhism has the largest presence amongst the Chinese, while many immigrants from countries such as Myanmar, Thailand and Sri Lanka practice Theravada Buddhism. Philippines is 2% of the total population. Brunei, which has the smallest population in Southeast Asia, has around 13% of its citizens and a significant migrant worker population adhering to Buddhism, at around 65,000. See also Agga Maha Pandita Supreme Patriarch of Thailand Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia Sangha Supreme Council State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee List of Sāsana Azani recipients Shinbyu & Awgatha Vipassanā & Vipassana movement Wat & Thai temple art and architecture Burmese pagoda & Pagoda festival Indonesian Esoteric Buddhism Buddhism in Asia Buddhism in East Asia Buddhism by country Index of Buddhism-related articles References Footnotes General references Ancient History Encyclopedia. 2014. "Buddhism". Retrieved 9 October 2016. Baird, Ian G. 2012. "Lao Buddhist Monks' Involvement in Political and Military Resistance to the Lao People's Democratic Republic Government since 1975". The Journal of Asian Studies. 71 (3): 655–677. Buswell, R. 2004. Encyclopedia of Buddhism. New York: Macmillan Reference, USA. Ileto, R. 1993. "Religion and Anti-Colonial Movements". The Cambridge History of Southeast Asia. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 197–248. Reat, N. 1994. Buddhism: A History. Berkeley, CA: Asian Humanities Press. Tarling, N., & Cambridge University Press. 1992. The Cambridge History of Southeast Asia. Cambridge, UK; New York: Cambridge University Press. Kitiarsa, Pattana. 2009. "Beyond the Weberian Trails: An Essay on the Anthropology of Southeast Asian Buddhism". Religion Compass3(2): 200–224. Keyes, Charles. 2014. Finding Their Voice: Northeastern Villagers and the Thai State. Chiang Mai: Silkworm Books "The burning monk, 1963". rarehistoricalphotos.com. Retrieved 12 October 2016. External links Buddhanet: Buddhism in Southeast Asia Theravada Mahayana Buddhism