Definitions from Wiktionary (Theravada)
▸ noun: (Buddhism) A sect of Buddhism, whose teachings are based on the Buddha's scriptures in the Pali canon, widely practised in Southeast Asia, mainly in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. It tends to be conservative in contrast to the more liberal Mahayana, rejects reliance on celestial beings, and teaches non-universal salvation.
▸ noun: A Buddhist of this particular school.
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▸ noun: (Buddhism) A sect of Buddhism, whose teachings are based on the Buddha's scriptures in the Pali canon, widely practised in Southeast Asia, mainly in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. It tends to be conservative in contrast to the more liberal Mahayana, rejects reliance on celestial beings, and teaches non-universal salvation.
▸ noun: A Buddhist of this particular school.
Similar:
Hinayana,
Hoahaoism,
Tham,
Mahayanism,
Vajrayana,
Tibetan Buddhism,
Pali,
Mahayanist,
Thai,
Thailandish,
more...
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Adjectives:
traditional,
orthodox,
modern,
non,
classical,
conservative,
pure,
earlier,
original,
contemporary,
old
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