(The Conversation) — Theravada Buddhism is the dominant religious system in several parts of South and Southeast Asia, but there is a rich diversity of beliefs and practices in this tradition.

If you're looking to take a spiritual journey, this site in the mountains of Nepal offers numerous temples and is where ...

The group practices the school of Theravada Buddhism, ... Statues at the Khmer Kampuchea Krom Buddhist temple in San Jose, Calif., on Feb. 24, 2023. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group) ...

Each temple has donation boxes for specific funds it needs, ... Participants in the 21-day program aim to reach the first of the four stages of enlightenment within Thai Theravada Buddhism.

Buddhism is the oldest “foreign” religion in China, introduced during the Han period (206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.) by traveling monks from India and Central Asia. In its earliest days, it was primarily ...

Theravada Buddhism is the dominant religious system in several parts of South and Southeast Asia, ... A prayer altar in the main gathering hall at the temple Wat Ratchapradit in Bangkok, Thailand.

Theravada, which means “the way of the elders,” is one of the two main schools of Buddhism. Its adherents consider Theravada to be the most authoritative branch because they believe their ...