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THERAVADA BUDDHISM

\θˌɛɹɐvˈɑːdə bˈʊdɪzəm], \θˌɛɹɐvˈɑːdə bˈʊdɪzəm], \θ_ˌɛ_ɹ_ɐ_v_ˈɑː_d_ə b_ˈʊ_d_ɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of THERAVADA BUDDHISM

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one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing personal salvation through your own efforts; a conservative form of Buddhism that adheres to Pali scriptures and the nontheistic ideal of self purification to Nirvana.

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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