Description and Evaluation (3 & 4) of Main Religion:
There are many religions practiced in Cambodia, but Buddhism has a massive amounts of adherents compared to the other religions in the state. Buddhism, a religion founded in the 5th century B.C.E. by Siddhartha Gautama, dominates much of Southeast and East Asia. Buddhism is a non theistic religion, meaning that there is no deities that are revered as gods. Instead, Siddhartha Gautama, also know as "The Buddha," taught of the '4 Noble Truths"'and the 'Eight Fold Path.' to achieve Nirvana. Buddhism is a universalizing religion, it actively seeks followers through conversion and is supported especially by those of sycretic Buddhism with other (especially ethnic) religions. There are several branches and sects of Islam. First, the second most prominent branch of Buddhism is Theravada. Theravada Buddhism adherents practice strict bonding to Siddhartha Gautama's teachings and monasticism. Second, the most prominent Buddhist group is Mahayana, they practice adherence to the Buddha's teachings but also believe in a becoming a Buddha themselves. Third, the least prominent major branch of Buddhism is Vajrayana. Vajrayana is very syncretic with local ethnic religions such ad Taoism and Confucianism.
Spatial Distribution:
Buddhism is the primary religion in Cambodia and the rest of Easern Asia, because of this Cambodia is entirely encompassed by Buddhism with very little data on other religions and their distribution. There are several tribal Khmer in the western and North Eastern regions of Cambodia that practice ethnic religions such as Animism and Shamanism.
Religious Conflicts:
There are not many religious conflicts in Cambodia. No large scale conflicts have ever occured between the various religions in the state. There are however some small conflicts reported by Muslims and Christians. Several Buddhists have attacked mosques and churches.