Question

the Buddhist monasteries were called​

Answer 1

Answer:

Buddhist monasteries are called vihara in a pali language

Answer 2

Buddhist monasteries are generally called vihara (Pali language). Viharas may be occupied by men or women, and in keeping with common English usage, a vihara populated by females may often be called a nunnery or a convent. However, vihara can also refer to a temple.