Southern Buddhism: 1 definition
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Southern Buddhism means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: WikiPedia: BuddhismSouthern Buddhism represents Buddhism as practiced in Sri Lanka and countries in mainland Southeast Asia, especially Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. This group is primarily connected by the Pāli Canon, monasticism and its prevalent monastic rules, and ritual practices. Southern Buddhism tends to be in agreement that the canonical Pali scriptures and commentaries are considered its textual authority, and a strong monastic tradition along with the ideal of renunciation (considered the best way to live one's life) allows its adherents to disregard worldly concerns and devote all of their attention to religious practice.
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Partial matches: Buddhism.
Full-text: Theravada, Vibhajyavadin, Hinayana.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Southern Buddhism; (plurals include: Southern Buddhisms). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 6 - Miracles of generosity accomplished by the Buddha in his past existences < [Chapter IV - Explanation of the Word Bhagavat]
2. Actions producing the thirty-two marks (dvātriṃśallakṣaṇa) < [Part 4 - The Bodhisattva in the Abhidharma system]
The Way of the White Clouds (by Anāgarika Lāma Govinda)
Chapter 7 - Tibetan Sacred Music < [Part 1 - Three Visions]
Chapter 19 - nyang-tö kyi-phug: The monastery of immured recluses < [Part 2 - Pilgrim Life]
Chapter 16 - Dreams and Reminiscences in the Land of the Blue Lake < [Part 2 - Pilgrim Life]
A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms (by Fa-Hien)
The gods of northern Buddhism (by Alice Getty)
Bhagavad-gita-rahasya (or Karma-yoga Shastra) (by Bhalchandra Sitaram Sukthankar)
Anāgārika Dharmapāla (by Bhikkhu Sangharakshita)