theravada
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Example:Theravada is a form of Buddhism.
Definition:A religion and philosophy originating in ancient India that focuses on the attainment of enlightenment and the cessation of suffering.
From Buddhism
Example:Some scholars use the term Hinayana as an equivalent to Theravada.
Definition:An earlier term for Theravada that is considered pejorative, referring to a tradition of Buddhism that focuses on personal liberation and monastic discipline.
From Hinayana
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