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Buddhism is the cornerstone of Tapakdore's religious make up, 46% of the population of the nation are its adherence. Its arrival in Tapakdore came through the conversion of Emperor Ashoka of the [[Arunid Empire]] in the 3rd century BCE. Mahayana Buddhism, emphasizing compassion and the potential for all beings to achieve enlightenment, is the dominant school of thought within the country. Buddhism is practiced by all ethnic groups but its ethnographic center is among the Tapakdi people. | |||
The | Sikhism constitutes a substantial 26.5% of Tapakdore's religious identity. Sikhism's emphasis on social justice, equality, and standing up for the oppressed likely resonated with the Pehsabi people who faced marginalization during the [[Oduniyyad Calphate]]. The presence of Sikh Gurus in their disciples in modern Tapakdore is attested to in the 16th or 17th centuries. Peshabi Sikhism was fostered by the [[Duchy of Martilles|Martillian]] colonizers of the [[Peshabiwar colony]] who wanted to ensure that there was no native common cause with the Buddhists in the [[Duchy of Bourgondi]]'s [[Pukhgundi colony]]. However, the establishment of Gurdwaras (Sikh places of worship) across the nation serves as a testament to the faith's enduring presence. The harmonious coexistence of Sikhism with Buddhism in modern Tapakdore is commonly attributed to shared values of compassion, ethical conduct, and a focus on achieving enlightenment. Sikhism is predominately practiced by the Peshabi and to a certain extent Kashmiri people. | ||
Hinduism is practiced by 12.5% of Tapakdore's population. The arrival of Hinduism is also a result of the country being a part of the [[Arunid Empire]]. The presence of Hindu temples and iconography in archaeological sites suggests a period of flourishing Hinduism within Tapakdore, perhaps as a rejection of the rise of Zoroastrian influences in the court practices of Buddhism starting in the 4th century CE. However, the court religion, ostensibly being Buddhism, and the influence of Jainism led to a decline in the prevalence of Hinduism over time, which was one of the largest religions outside of Islam in the region under the [[Oduniyyad Calphate]]. Nevertheless, Hinduism continues to hold significance for a dedicated segment of the population. Hinduism is strong in the southwest of the country where the populations are majority Kashmiri with some Peshabi people also practicing. | |||
Jainism constitutes 7.3% of the religious population. Jain philosophy, emphasizing strict vegetarianism, ethical conduct, and detachment from worldly possessions, may have attracted individuals seeking a more ascetic way of life, but never drew large numbers to its casue. Considered ''fringe'', ''fanatic'', and ''fundamentalist'' by most Tapakdoris, there a few communities along the southern border that are the strongholds of Jainism in Tapakdore. | |||
Christianity, in its various denominations, represents a minority of 5.2% within Tapakdore. Its arrival occurred during the colonial period and missionary activities in the 17th and 18th centuries. They are predominantly Protestant, [[Mercantile Reform Protestantism]] is the chief among them. The remaining 2.5% of the population either identify with other religions or do not subscribe to any particular faith. It is mostly practiced along the coast, particularly in the islands of [[Peshabiwar]]. | |||
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