In India, Buddhism is practiced in states such as Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh (part of Jammu and Kashmir), Himachal Pradesh, and Maharashtra (particularly among Dalit communities). Countries where Buddhism is a major religion include: Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Bhutan, Nepal, Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Mongolia. On a world map, these countries form a broad belt across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. The spread of Buddhism from India to these regions demonstrates the enormous influence the Buddha's teachings had across Asia, as mentioned in the chapter. Buddhism continues to be a living tradition in these regions, with millions of followers practising its teachings.