Hinayana

Definition of Hinayana

n.1.a major school of Buddhism teaching personal salvation through one's own efforts.
2.one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing personal salvation through one's own efforts; chiefly in Sri Lanka (Ceylon); Myanmar (Burma); Thailand; Cambodia.

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Buddhism, Hinayanist
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