Question

Which of these statements best describes the Buddhist school of Theravada?

Answer 1

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Theravada Buddhism is strongest in Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and Burma (Myanmar). ... The name means 'the doctrine of the elders' - the elders being the senior Buddhist monks. This school of Buddhismbelieves that it has remained closest to the original teachings of the Buddha.

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Answer 2

The Buddha and Buddhist Beliefs. Theravada Buddhism shares common beliefs with other Buddhist denominations. ...

Texts. When the Buddha died around 480 B.C., his cousin Ananda and other followers continued reciting his sermons. ..

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