Buddhism in Arizona:

The year that the first Buddhist temple was established (Arizona Buddhist Temple): 1933

Percent of the population that identifies as Buddhist: 1%

Elevation of the Grand Canyon’s “Buddha Temple” summit: 7,212 feet

Number of Buddhist centers: 30

Number of Tricycle subscribers: 505

Percent of population that meditates at least once a week: 42:

The year that the University of Arizona’s Center for Buddhist Studies was established: 2017

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