Theraveda is a sect that follows strict Buddhist teachings.
Zen is Buddhist sect in the same way that Baptists are a Christian sect.
Zen
A church state - government ran by religious sect is unique in different ways. The administration follows the religious teachings in most cases rather than a constitution made by people.
Zen (A Buddhist sect)
There are many philosophies that should be followed in Buddhist governance. The philosophy that is followed is determined by the sect of Buddhism.
Yasuo Kiriyama has written: 'Henshin no genri' -- subject(s): Buddhist Tantrism, Shingon (Sect), Tantrism, Buddhist
A member of a Second Adventist celibate sect that follows Johann Georg Rapp is a rappist.
Most Muslims in Saudi Arabia are considered Wahabi, which is a very strict sect of Sunni Islam.Wahhabi
There is no "Northern Buddhist" division in Buddhism. Each Buddhist sect and division has its own methods of selecting a leader. There is no general leader of Buddhism, or even of the major Buddhist Divisions. The existence of a general leader such as the Roman Catholic (Christian sect) popes not common in religion. A parallel does not exist for the totality of the Christian, Moslem, Jewish or Hindu religions.
Amish
The root sect refers to the original or foundational sect within a religious or philosophical tradition from which other sects or branches may have emerged. It represents the core teachings, beliefs, and practices that form the basis of the broader movement.
Osama Bin Laden was a member of the Sunni sect of Islam. He followed a strict interpretation of Sunni beliefs and was a prominent figure in the jihadist movement.