Theravada

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Etymology

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Transliteration of Pali theravāda, inherited from Sanskrit स्थविरवाद (sthaviravāda, literally doctrine of the elders), from स्थविर (sthavira, elder) + वाद (vāda, doctrine).

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Theravada

  1. (Buddhism) A sect of Buddhism, whose teachings are based on Buddha's scriptures in the Pali canon, widely practised in Southeast Asia, mainly in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. It tends to be conservative in contrast to the more liberal Mahayana, rejects reliance on celestial beings, and teaches non-universal salvation.

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Noun

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Theravada (plural Theravadas)

  1. A Buddhist of this particular school.