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Bookmark or Share- Religions - Buddhism: Theravada Buddhism - BBCTheravada Buddhism is strongest in Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and Burma (Myanmar). It is sometimes called Southern Buddhism and is one of the largest subdivisions of Buddhism.
- What is Theravada Buddhism? - Access to InsightTheravada (pronounced — more or less — "terra-VAH-dah"), the "Doctrine of the Elders," is the school of Buddhism that draws its scriptural inspiration from the Tipitaka, or Pali canon, which scholars generally agree contains the earliest surviving record of the Buddha's teachings.
- Theravada Buddhism: History, Beliefs and Core Teachings - LotusBuddhasTheravada Buddhism first appeared in northern India after Shakyamuni Buddha attained enlightenment and spread the Dharma. Theravada Buddhism, also known as the “Doctrine of the Elders,” is the oldest and most orthodox form of Buddhism.
- Theravada Buddhism—History and Teachings - Learn ReligionsTheravada is the oldest school of Buddhism. Explore its origins, where it is practiced, its doctrines, and what makes it distinctive from Mahayana Buddhism.
- What is Theravada Buddhism? A scholar of Asian religions explainsTheravada, which means “the way of the elders,” is one of the two main schools of Buddhism. Its adherents consider Theravada to be the most authoritative branch because they believe their...
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