Amancio Ortega is a Buddist.
Amancio Ortega Gaona ( [ aˈmanθjo orˈteɣa ɣaˈona ] ; born 28 March 1936 ) is a Spanish business tycoon . He is the founder and former chairman of Inditex fashion group , best known for its chain of Zara clothing and accessories retail shops . He is also the wealthiest retailer in the world . Zara ( [ ˈθaɾa ] ) is a Spanish clothing and accessories retailer based in Arteixo , Galicia .