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Definition of Theravada Buddhism
1. 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.
Exact synonyms: Theravada
Generic synonyms: Buddhism
Specialized synonyms: Hinayana, Hinayana Buddhism
Generic synonyms: Buddhism
Specialized synonyms: Hinayana, Hinayana Buddhism
Lexicographical Neighbors of Theravada Buddhism
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