Associations to the word «Theravada»

Wiktionary

THERAVADA, proper noun. (Buddhism) A school of Buddhism widely practised in Southeast Asia and other parts of the world.
THERAVADA, noun. A Buddhist of this particular school.

Dictionary 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.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy