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2500 odd years ago, Lord Buddha showed us the way out of suffering. Buddhism is a way of life, not a listen and obey religion. Like all other world religion you may find a lot of sectors with that religion, due to different cultures, different perceptions/interpretations of the original truths. Likewise Buddhism has different schools of thoughts, mainly Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. Buddhism originated in India, spread over the world (initially to the East), integrated with the culture of the Asian countries. Today we find the 3 different schools of thought existing in every part of the world. Theravada remained predominantly in India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, Cambodia.
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∙ 11y agoTheravada started with the Buddha's teachings. Theravada is based on the oral recall of Buddha's followers and was recorded soon after Buddha's death. These teachings are called the suttas. There is also special instructions for monks and nuns, called the vinaya.
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∙ 9y agoThe Theravada Buddhism started in the fourth century. It started in the presented day Sri Lanka. It is also referred to as the Doctrine of the Elders.
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∙ 15y agoIn India
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What is Thailand's major religion?
The national religion of Thailand is Theravada Buddhism.
Is there a corollary to the Boddhistavas in the Mahayana tradition in Theravada?
Yes, there is a corollary to the Bodhisattas in the Mahayana tradition in Theravada.
When was International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University created?
International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University was created in 1998.
Who are the Theravada Buddhism?
Theravada, the "Doctrine of the Elders," is the school of Buddhism that draws its scriptural inspiration from the Tipitaka, or Pali canon, which scholars generally agree contains the earliest surviving record of the Buddha's teachings. For many centuries, Theravada has been the predominant religion of continental Southeast Asia (Thailand, Myanmar/Burma, Cambodia, and Laos) and Sri Lanka. Today Theravada Buddhists number well over 100 million worldwide.
What scripture does Theravada Buddhism have?
unknown
The ideal of the Theravada branch is the?
arhat.
The school of Buddhism that is primarily monastic?
theravada
What is the name of theravada Buddhism god?
gondi
Does Theravada Buddhism teach cosmic consciousness?
no
What are two kinds of Buddhism?
Theravada and Mahayana
When was the theravada doctrine codified?
around 2500bc
Where is Theravada Buddhism celebrated?
In most countries of the world. However, the countries where Theravada Buddhism is the major religion include Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma, and Cambodia.
