Buddhist Karen pilgrims at Ngahtatgyi Pagoda in Yangon
The majority of Karens are Theravada Buddhists who also practice animism, while approximately 25% are Christian.[37][38] Lowland Pwo-speaking Karens tend to be more orthodox Buddhists, whereas highland Sgaw-speaking Karens tend to be heterodox Buddhists who profess strong animist beliefs.