Example Sentences

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The presence of Hinayanism in Lower Burma naturally did not prevent the arrival of Mahayanism.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 by Eliot, Charles, Sir

Thus he showed his disciples the inferiority of Hinayanism, and caused them to desire for Mahayanism.

From The Religion of the Samurai A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan by Nukariya, Kaiten

This view was held by the Avatamsaka School of Mahayanism, and is still held by Zenists.

From The Religion of the Samurai A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan by Nukariya, Kaiten

My present object is to speak of the Sanskrit literature, chiefly sutras, which appeared contemporaneously with the rise of Mahayanism in India.

From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 by Eliot, Charles, Sir

Thus they became aware that there was no definite demarcation between Mahayanism and Hinayanism, and that they might become Mahayanists.

From The Religion of the Samurai A Study of Zen Philosophy and Discipline in China and Japan by Nukariya, Kaiten