Theravada
pronunciation
How to pronounce Theravada in British English:
UK [ˌθerəˈvɑ:də]
How to pronounce Theravada in American English:
US [ˌθɛrəˈvɑdə]
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- Noun:
- one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing personal salvation through your own efforts; a conservative form of Buddhism that adheres to Pali scriptures and the nontheistic ideal of self purification to Nirvana; the dominant religion of Sr
Word Origin
Example
- 1. Buddhism is widely practiced , particularly the theravada kind .
- 2. The stupa of theravada in the border of southwest china and related region .
- 3. First annual second convocation training conference of theravada buddhism in lincang .
- 4. Most cambodians practice theravada buddhism , which has been popular in the region for at least 1500 years .
- 5. This is the major difference between mahayana buddhism and theravada buddhism .