Wesley1982 wrote:How did Theravada tradition become distinct from Mahayana & Vajrayana tradtions? . .thanks
Probably a good while after the Buddha's death, when the Theras (elders), decided they were cooler than the lay believers.
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Re: Question about Theravada tradition
by dude » Thu Dec 13, 2012 3:26 pm
Probably a good while after the Buddha's death, when the Theras (elders), decided they were cooler than the lay believers.
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Re: Question about Theravada tradition
by Dan74 » Thu Dec 13, 2012 5:38 pm
If you are interested in actual facts and research as opposed to some misinformation, you could try
http://books.google.com/books/about/How_Buddhism_Began.html?id=aIOY5g9npMEC&redir_esc=y
or
http://www.misterdanger.net/books/Buddhism%20Books/Theravada%20Buddhism%202nd%20ed.pdf
http://books.google.com/books/about/How_Buddhism_Began.html?id=aIOY5g9npMEC&redir_esc=y
or
http://www.misterdanger.net/books/Buddhism%20Books/Theravada%20Buddhism%202nd%20ed.pdf
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