Buddhists in South and Southeast Asia generally approve of foreign tourists visiting Buddhist sites
Majorities of Buddhists in these countries also say it is appropriate for non-Buddhist tourists to participate in Buddhist practices.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
Kelsey Jo Starr
Former Research Analyst
Kelsey Jo Starr is a research analyst at Pew Research Center, where she contributes to international polling projects focused on religion and national identity. Kelsey Jo received her master’s degree from George Washington University and holds a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech. She is a contributing author to Pew Research Center reports including “Being Christian in Western Europe,” “Religious Belief and National Belonging in Central and Eastern Europe” and “Israel’s Religiously Divided Society”.
