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There is no such thing as Theravada Buddhism, actually. It is just a label, as everything else is, according to Buddhism ;-) There are many temples and monks and abbots however who are considered to be alleged with Theravada Buddhism, but the understanding of every individual can be different.
Another thing that I don't know of a term extinction as self sufficient. Usually it is used in the context of four noble truths within the trinity of dukha-nirodha-satya, where the first part is usually translated as suffering, second as extinction and third as truth. So usually extinction is understood as the extinction of suffering or the extinction of habbitual patterns leading to suffering.
There are also many understandings of what dukha or suffering is. Here is one: wanting something we don't have or desire to get rid of something we have is suffering. So anyway this dukha is about +-desire or craving.
Above Person's answer is reasonable. I would add that what is to be extinguished is self cherishing. Through the Paramitas (perfections) we develop our skillful means. Gradually we learn care for the other side. Paramita means development of care for the other person, the 'other side'. Suffering does come from desire but it is not desire that is extinguished. By Developing our enlightened mind through care for others, we eventually extinguish our desire motivated by self cherishing. It is enlightening activity that motivates our life's activities and that comes from the desire to end suffering in the world through enlightenment. Grasping after evil and grasping after good are both karma forming if they originate from self. Selfless activity is free from karmic debt. Of course the Buddha taught the middle way. We should also care for our self but we shouldn't allow that care to distract us from the needs of others. Dennis Crane
What else can I help you with?
What is the lankavamsa?
"Lankavamsa" is the term used to describe Theravada Buddhism in Thailand or Burma. Is is so called because Thai and Burmese Sangha refers to Sri Lankan Buddhism as orthodox Buddhism.
What is the term for the complete disappearance of a specie?
Extinction.
Is the term extinction same that of the term endangered?
No.
What are buddhists called now?
Buddhists are generally referred to as "Buddhists," a term used to describe individuals who follow the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. They may also identify with specific traditions or schools within Buddhism, such as Theravada, Mahayana, or Vajrayana. In various cultures, they might have additional local names or titles, but the overarching term remains "Buddhist."
What is the term for the complete disapearence of a species?
extinction
What is term for the complete disappearance of species?
Extinction.
Term that describes the loss of an entire species?
extinction
What is the term that describes the loss of an entire species?
Extinction
What is a term for when organisms disappear from the earth?
An extinction event.
What is the term used for the complete disappearance of species?
Extinction
What is it called when organisms dissappear from the Earth?
This term is extinction.
Why do buddhist's have different ways of worshipping their god?
This question relies on a misunderstanding of Buddhism: Buddhism does not recognize a god or gods. In a nutshell, Buddhism is based on the teachings of Siddhārtha Gautama, also know as the Buddha (loosely translated as the Enlightened One, Awakened One, or Enlightened/Awakened Teacher). The Buddha devoted the latter part of his life to helping conscious or sentient beings end avidyā (ignorance), tanhā (craving), dukkha (suffering) through the recognition of pratītyasamutpāda (dependent origination), and śūnyatā (the nonexistence or denial of self). Buddha, for whom the religion is named, is only a teacher, not an object of worship. Now, the difference in the practices of Buddhism is the result of cultural differences in the two major philosophies and the places where it is observed and spread. Buddhism is divided (for lack of a better term) into two main branches: Mahāyāna (The Great Vehicle), and Theravada (The Teachings of the Elders). Both divisions originated in India but spread in different directions: Mahāyāna to the north and east, and Theravada to the north and west. Followers of Theravada emphasize the development of insight through analysis and literally the teachings of wise elders (the analysis of those who came before), while Mahāyāna defies easy explanation. Mahāyāna is the more open and plural form of Buddhism that seems to incorporate wise teachings from many sources.
