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[しょう()·じょう()]
shoujou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 小乗

noun
  1. Hinayana (Buddhism); the Lesser Vehicle

Definition and Synonyms for 小乗

Hinayana Buddhism an offensive name for the early conservative Theravada Buddhism
Synonyms: 小乗, 小乗仏教
Hinayana a major school of Buddhism teaching personal salvation through one's own efforts
Synonyms: 小乗
Hinayana Buddhism it died out in India but survived in Sri Lanka and was taken from there to other regions of southwestern Asia
Synonyms: 小乗, 小乗仏教

Meanings for each kanji in 小乗

» little; small
» ride; power; multiplication; record; counter for vehicles; board; mount; join

Categories 小乗 is a member of

Theravada one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing personal salvation through your own efforts
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Buddhism a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
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