Hinayana
earlier of the two great schools of Buddhism, still prevalent in Sri Lanka, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, and Cambodia, emphasizing personal salvation through one's own efforts.
Origin of Hinayana
1- Also called Theravada.
- Compare Mahayana.
Words Nearby Hinayana
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How to use Hinayana in a sentence
And if we look at the abuses of both systems the fossilized monk of the Hinayana will compare favourably with the tantric adept.
Hinduism And Buddhism, Volume II. (of 3) | Charles EliotThe Mahayana grows out of the Hinayana and in many respects the Hinayana passes into it and is preserved unchanged.
Hinduism And Buddhism, Volume II. (of 3) | Charles EliotThe first two which were the older seem to have belonged to the Hinayana and the other two even more definitely to the Mahayana.
Hinduism And Buddhism, Volume II. (of 3) | Charles EliotIn the Panjab both schools were prevalent but the Hinayana evidently strong.
Hinduism And Buddhism, Volume II. (of 3) | Charles EliotIf we wish to gain the lesser fruition (of the Hinayana) we may pursue it through the eight grades of sanctification.
Hinduism And Buddhism, Volume II. (of 3) | Charles Eliot
British Dictionary definitions for Hinayana
/ (ˌhiːnəˈjɑːnə) /
any of various early forms of Buddhism
(as modifier): Hinayana Buddhism
Origin of Hinayana
1Derived forms of Hinayana
- Hinayanist, noun
- Hinayanistic, adjective
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