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Buddhism that spread from India to Sri Lanka and Southeast Asian countries such as Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. The term Southern Buddhism contrasts with Northern Buddhism, which spread to Central Asia, Tibet, China, Korea, and Japan. Southern Buddhism is also called Theravada Buddhism or Southern Theravada Buddhism. Southern Buddhism is placed in the category of Hinayana.Hinayana, or Lesser Vehicle, was originally a pejorative term employed by Mahayana Buddhists. In the areas where Theravada Buddhism was disseminated, Mahayana Buddhism also spread, but it was ultimately superseded by Theravada.
They belief that Buddha in not just Teacher (Phra Pothisat/Sage/Saint/Guru/Master) but also a God for salvation.
Buddhism that spread from India to Sri Lanka and Southeast Asian countries such as Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. The term Southern Buddhism contrasts with Northern Buddhism, which spread to Central Asia, Tibet, China, Korea, and Japan. Southern Buddhism is also called Theravada Buddhism or Southern Theravada Buddhism. Southern Buddhism is placed in the category of Hinayana.Hinayana, or Lesser Vehicle, was originally a pejorative term employed by Mahayana Buddhists. In the areas where Theravada Buddhism was disseminated, Mahayana Buddhism also spread, but it was ultimately superseded by Theravada.
They belief that Buddha in not just Teacher (Phra Pothisat/Sage/Saint/Guru/Master) but also a God for salvation.
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