Verstehen · Kapitel 8
Society & Religion
Sri Lanka's society is a fascinating mosaic of religions, ethnicities, and traditions — Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity coexist on a small island, not always smoothly, but with remarkable cultural richness.
4 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Theravada Buddhism
About 70% of Sri Lankans are Theravada Buddhists — the oldest surviving form of Buddhism. Sri Lanka sees itself as the…
2
Hinduism & Tamil Culture
About 12.5% of the population are Hindus — mainly the Sri Lanka Tamils in the north and east and the Highland Tamils in…
3
Caste System & Social Structures
Although officially abolished, the caste system still plays a role in Sri Lanka — in marriages, rural coexistence, and…
4
Ayurveda — the Science of Life
Ayurveda in Sri Lanka is not a wellness trend but a living medical system practiced for over 3,000 years. Besides India…
War dieses Kapitel hilfreich?
