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Q: What are facts about the Theravada school?
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The school of Buddhism that is primarily monastic?

theravada


What is the oldest surviving school of Buddhism practiced in South East Asia since 250 BC?

Theravada


Oldest surviving school Buddhism southeast Asia 250 bc?

Therevada Correct spelling is THERAVADA


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 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.


What are the four strands of Buddhism?

There are three major strands of Buddhism which are, Mahayana, Theravada, Vajrayana. If you include Ch'an / Zen Buddhism as a separate school then you have four.


What scripture does Theravada Buddhism have?

unknown


The ideal of the Theravada branch is the?

arhat.


What is the name of theravada Buddhism god?

gondi


Does Theravada Buddhism teach cosmic consciousness?

no