Theravada — synonyms, definition

1. Theravada (Noun)

1 synonym
Theravada Buddhism
1 definition

Theravada (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 non-theistic ideal of self purification to nirvana; the dominant religion of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand and Laos and Cambodia.

1 type of
Buddhism
2 types
Hinayana Hinayana Buddhism