ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the development of Buddhism in Sweden. It highlights early teachers and the influence of migration, particularly from Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai communities. The impact of Swedish legislation on religious organisations is discussed, along with the secularisation and re-sacralisation of practices like meditation and yoga. Using a methodological perspective of lived religion, the chapter emphasises personal narratives that illustrate the interplay between personal experiences and institutionalised forms of Buddhism. The chapter also addresses challenges posed by changing demographics, including secularisation among second-generation Buddhists, particularly in mixed marriages. The chapter also identifies research gaps.
