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| + | [[Lesser Vehicle]]; The [[early Buddhism]]. A term coined by [[Mahayanists]] to distinguish this school of [[Buddhism]] [whose {{Wiki|modern}} descendent is [[Theravada]]] from [[Mahayana]]. It is so called because the [[teaching]] of this school puts emphasis on one's own [[liberation]], whereas the [[teaching]] of [[Mahayana]] stresses the [[attainment of Buddhahood]] for all [[sentient beings]]. [[Theravada]] is now prevalent in [[southeast]] {{Wiki|Asia}}, while [[Mahayana]] has spread over the northern area | ||
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| + | see also; [[Theravada]] | ||
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| + | [http://www.ymba.org/glossary www.ymba.org] | ||
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BbynvnMJ8.jpg Lesser Vehicle; The early Buddhism. A term coined by Mahayanists to distinguish this school of Buddhism [whose modern descendent is Theravada] from Mahayana. It is so called because the teaching of this school puts emphasis on one's own liberation, whereas the teaching of Mahayana stresses the attainment of Buddhahood for all sentient beings. Theravada is now prevalent in southeast Asia, while Mahayana has spread over the northern area
see also; Theravada
