Theravada - Wikipedia
WEBFrom India, the Theravāda tradition subsequently spread to Southeast Asia. [ 9 ]Theravāda is the official religion of Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Cambodia, and the main dominant Buddhist variant found in Laos and Thailand.
Theravada | Monasticism, Meditation & Philosophy | Britannica
WEBTheravada, major form of Buddhism prevalent in Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. Theravada, like all other Buddhist schools, claims to adhere most closely to the original doctrines and practices taught by the Buddha. Theravadins accept as authoritative the Pali.
Theravada Buddhism—History and Teachings - Learn Religions
WEBFeb 16, 2019 · Theravada is the oldest school of Buddhism. Explore its origins, where it is practiced, its doctrines, and what makes it distinctive from Mahayana Buddhism.
What is Theravada Buddhism? A scholar of Asian religions explains
WEBMay 31, 2023 · Theravada, which means “the way of the elders,” is one of the two main schools of Buddhism. Its adherents consider Theravada to be the most authoritative branch because they believe their...
Theravāda - Encyclopedia of Buddhism
WEBTheravāda refers to the form of Buddhism practiced in Sri Lanka and the Southeast Asia nations of Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos.
Religions - Buddhism: Theravada Buddhism - BBC
WEBOct 2, 2002 · Theravada Buddhism is strongest in Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and Burma (Myanmar). It is sometimes called Southern Buddhism and is one of the largest subdivisions of Buddhism.
History of Theravada Buddhism - Wikipedia
WEBAfter establishing itself in the Sri Lankan Anuradhapura Kingdom, Theravāda spread throughout mainland Southeast Asia (mainly in the region roughly corresponding to modern Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos) through the efforts of missionary monks and Southeast Asian kings.
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