Theravada, which means “the way of the elders,” is one of the two main schools of Buddhism. Its adherents consider Theravada to be the most authoritative branch because they believe their ...

In Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand and Cambodia, with Theravada Buddhism in their cultures, Naga is considered an auspicious creature, one that brings protection and blessings ...

Sri Lanka’s Economic Identity: As described in last week’s column, Buddhism, beyond its spiritual teachings, has deeply influenced socio-economic life across Asia. Theravada and Mahayana, the two main ...

(Refer to “Geographic distribution of Buddhist temples” for more detail.) Tibetan Buddhism and Theravada Buddhism are practiced primarily by ethnic minorities in the Tibetan Plateau, Inner Mongolia ...

The Sri Lankan Embassy on Saturday held an event to commemorate Vesak - the three sacred milestones in the life of the Buddha: his birth, enlightenment and death - at the Rama IX Golden Jubilee Temple ...

(The Conversation) — Theravada Buddhism is the dominant religious system in several parts of South and Southeast Asia, but there is a rich diversity of beliefs and practices in this tradition.