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Theravāda (/ ˌ t ɛr ə ˈ v ɑː ð ə /; [a] lit. 'School of the Elders') [1] [2] is the most commonly accepted name of Buddhism's oldest existing school. [1] [2] The school's adherents, termed Theravādins (anglicized from Pali theravādī), [3] [4] have preserved their version of Gautama Buddha's teaching or Dhamma in the Pāli Canon for over two millennia.
The Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya was an important mahavihara or large Buddhist monastery for Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka.King Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura (247–207 BCE) founded it in his capital city of Anuradhapura. [1]
More recently established Theravada bhikkhunī viharas include: Mahapajapati Monastery [82] where several nuns (bhikkhunīs and novices) live together in the desert of southern California near Joshua Tree, founded by Ven. Gunasari Bhikkhuni of Burma in 2008; Aranya Bodhi Hermitage founded by Ven. Tathaaloka Bhikkhuni in the forest near Jenner ...
Abhayagiri Vihāra was a major monastery site of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism that was situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most extensive ruins in the world and one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage cities in the nation.
Theravada nuns have 311 rules, Dharmaguptaka nuns 348, and Mulasarvastivada nuns 354. [ 3 ] Regional traditions differ as to whether higher ordination is a permanent change in status (barring violations of the monastic rules), or if ordination vows can be temporarily or permanently rescinded. [ 3 ]
Aruna Ratanagiri Buddhist Monastery (Harnham Buddhist Monastery) is a Theravada Buddhist monastery of the Thai Forest Tradition in Northumberland, England. The community consists of monks , novices and postulants from a wide range of nationalities, usually numbering around eight Sangha members.
Das Buddhistische Haus (the Buddhist house) in Berlin is the oldest and largest Theravada Buddhist center in Europe. Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in England. In 1881, the Pali Text Society was founded by three English civil servants in Sri Lanka.
Balambu Bihar contains a number of resident monks and nuns and is headed by an abbot. It is an important center of Buddhist study especially for youths. Besides conducting religious services, the vihara holds retreats, Dhamma classes and free health camps. It also organizes life cycle ceremonies for boys and girls and operates a senior citizens ...