The Kalmyks are the only Mongolic ethnic group inhabiting Europe whose majority religion is Buddhism which its sole denomination is Vajrayana, namely Tibetan Buddhism. In 2016, 53.4% of the population surveyed identified themselves as Tibetan Buddhists.
The Kalmyks are the only Mongolic ethnic group inhabiting Europe whose majority religion is Buddhism which its sole denomination is Vajrayana, namely Tibetan Buddhism. In 2016, 53.4% of the population surveyed identified themselves as Tibetan Buddhists.
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