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[しょう(小)·じょう(乗)·ぶっ(仏)·きょう(教)]
shoujoubukkyou
noun

Root Words:

[しょう(小)·じょう(乗) + ぶっ(仏)·きょう(教)]
shoujou + bukkyou

English Meaning(s) for 小乗仏教

noun
  1. Hinayana Buddhism
  2. Theravada Buddhism
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Definition and Synonyms for 小乗仏教

Hinayana Buddhism an offensive name for the early conservative Theravada Buddhism
Synonyms: 小乗, 小乗仏教
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 小乗仏教

» little; small
» ride; power; multiplication; record; counter for vehicles; board; mount; join
» Buddha; the dead; France
» teach; faith; doctrine

Categories 小乗仏教 is a member of

Theravada one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing personal salvation through your own efforts
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