one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing personal salvation through your own efforts; a conservative form of Buddhism that adheres to Pali scriptures and the non-theistic ideal of self purification to nirvana; the dominant religion of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand and Laos and Cambodia
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theravada::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | theravada buddhism |
| Type of | buddhism |
| Has types | hinayana, hinayana buddhism |
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Theravada texts do, however, hold that this is a more perfectly virtuous goal.
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Theravada Buddhism is generally considered to be close to the early Buddhist practice.
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Theravada Buddhism is practiced by groups living near the Burmese border.
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Theravada has a widespread following in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.
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Theravada is the single remaining representative of the Early Buddhist Schools of Indian Buddhism.
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Theravada Buddhists played a greatly significant role for the Buddhist revival campaign in modern Nepal since the 1920s.
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Theravada Buddhism typically makes a strong distinction between the practices and responsibilities of monastics and laity.
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Theravada Buddhism is the major religion in Sri Lanka, with about 70% of the country's population as followers.
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Theravada is one of the first Buddhist schools to commit the whole complete set of its Buddhist canon into writing.
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- One of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing personal salvation through your own efforts; a conservative form of Buddhism that adheres to Pali scriptures and the non-theistic ideal of self purification to nirvana; the dominant religion of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and Myanmar (Burma) and ...
- Theravu0101da (Pali, literally "school of the elder monks") is a branch of Buddhism that uses the teaching of the Pu0101li Canon, a collection of the oldest recorded Buddhist texts, as its doctrinal core, but also includes a rich diversity of traditions and practices that have developed over its long history of interactions with cultures and communities...
- The Way of the Elders. The southern branch of Buddhism. More doctrinally conservative than Mahayana (narrower conception of what is canonical). Strong focus on correct practice and right conduct.
- Pali for 'Elder Doctrine'. One of the three major schools of Buddhism, Theravada adheres closely to the original teachings of the Buddha. It proposes that enlightenment is achieved through one's own spiritual effort and, especially, through the monastic life. ...
- Literally, "the path of the Elders." Of the three major branches of Buddhism, this was the earliest to crystalize into form. In contrast to Mahayana and Vajrayana, Theravada emphasizes the individual over the group, holding that it is the individual who must reach nirvana on their own. ...
- (S "tradition of the elders") Southern or Lesser Vehicle Buddhism
- (Sthaviravada): The Vinaya school prevalent in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka.
- (Sanskrit): the southern school of Buddhism, including Sri Lanka, Thailand and Burma.
- Literally "way of the elders," later designation for the Hinayana school of Buddhism which sees religion as an individual effort, emphasizes the role of the Arhat, sees nirvana as distinct from ordinary existence, and de-emphasizes metaphysical speculations.
