Religions of Southeast Asia - Northern Illinois University
Religions of Southeast Asia
by Cindy Kleinmeyer, Northern Illinois University June 2004
? Hinduism ? Islam ? Buddhism ? Animism ? Christianity
(Catholicism) ? Confucianism
Asian Religions
Birthplaces of Twelve Major Living Religions
Origins of Hinduism
Hinduism originated in India; spread to SEA, and other parts of the world (Australia, Europe, N. America, Africa, Caribbean) It is considered one of the oldest religions in the world and can be traced to the 2nd millennium BC Hinduism's origins are traced back through ancient religious hymns that were composed during this period In the 1st c. AD, Hinduism was spread throughout SEA by Indian traders who established marketing centers on their routes Brahman priests also instructed people on Hindu beliefs Some say that SEA was "Hinduized" or "Indianized" during this period
World Dispersion of the Hindu Community
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