Thanks this has been helpful. Especially the links to previous posts.

Hi, I have some quick questions. I am wondering if anyone practices Theravada in Minneapolis/St. Paul and where they go? I've found a few places of interest and would like to attend http://sitagumn.org/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; but it seems that it is largely for a Bu...

Hi, I wondering if one can take the Bodhisattva vow and be a Theravada Buddhist? Does it make sense? I have been really drawn to Theravada over the various schools of Mahayana but I wonder if taking the Bodhisattva vow is consistent with Theravada Buddhism and something that a lay person could take?...