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What is Theravada Buddhism?

  • Written by Brooke Schedneck, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Rhodes College
What is Theravada Buddhism?A prayer altar in the main gathering hall at the temple Wat Ratchapradit in Bangkok, Thailand. Pictures from History/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Theravada, 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...

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