Transformations of Theravada Buddhism in the Khmer community in the Southwest part of Vietnam

Theravada Buddhism is closely associated with the Khmer in the South West region of Vietnam and contributes to the cultural identity of this ethnic community. In recent years, Theravada Buddhism has been changing in both positive and negative aspects in the Khmer community in the South West part of Vietnam. These changes have posed many problems for the Buddhism and for the State management in the religious affairs.