Hinayanist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Hinayanist
First recorded in 1905–10; Hinayan(a) + -ist
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The Hinayanist doctrines are true in this sense.
From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 by Sir Charles Eliot
Indeed among the Hinayanist churches that of Burma has in recent centuries held the first place for learning.
From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 by Sir Charles Eliot
Thus there was once a Mahayanist faction in Ceylon, but it was recruited from abroad, intermittent in activity and was finally defeated, whereas the Hinayanist tradition was national and continuous.
From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 by Sir Charles Eliot
The Tibetan scriptures reflect the late Buddhism of Magadha when the great books of the Hinayanist Canon were neglected, though not wholly unknown, and a new tantric literature was flourishing exuberantly.
From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 by Sir Charles Eliot
In investigating the beginnings of the Mahayana we may start from the epoch of Asoka, who is regarded by tradition as the patron and consolidator of the Hinayanist Church.
From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 by Sir Charles Eliot
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