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Buddha Net: Buddhism in Burma/myanmar
A short introduction to Burmese Buddhism. Provides a good historical overview.
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Buddha Net: Theravda Buddhism: The Teachings of the Elders
This site explains the origins and history of Theraveda Buddhism, including a link to a map of Southeast Asia showing areas where Theravada dominates.
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Buddha Net: Theravada Timeline
A timeline plotting the significant events in Theravda Buddhist history. Timeline starts in 383 B.C.E. and continues to the present.
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Buddha Net: Thai Buddhist Festivals
A page listing and describing the important dates in the Thai Buddhist tradition. These dates are also important in the Laotian and Cambodian tradition.
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Buddha Net: Buddhism in Cambodia
A short history of Buddhism in Cambodia. Includes graphics and details of the Angkor temple.
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Buddha Net: Buddhism in Laos
A detailed history of Buddhism in Laos. Provides information on important people and dates as well as doctrines.
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Buddha Net: Buddhism in Sri Lanka
A brief history of Sri Lankan Buddhism. Includes information and pictures.
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Buddha Net: Buddhism in Thailand
A short history of Buddhism in Thailand. Discusses the different influences on Thai Buddhism and how it has changed through time. Great pictures from Thailand!
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Buddha Net: The Buddhist World: Buddhism in South Asia
This article provides a history of the practice of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Among the topics discussed are the the first through fourth Councils, the Emperors and scholars who had a profound impact on the practice of Buddhism, and the...
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Buddha Net: What Is Theravada Buddhism?
Buddhanet offers a detailed introduction to Theravada or Hinayana Buddhism. Includes information on the basic tenents of Theravada, the language known as Pali in which the Theravada scriptures were written, and the history of this school...
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Buddha Net: The Buddhist Schools: Theravada and Mahayana
A map showing how Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism spread out of India throughout Asia. The map is accompanied by a description of both schools.
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Buddha Net: Theravada Buddhism
Buddhanet page with links to information on the different countries in which the practice of Theravada (Hinayana) Buddhism predominates.
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Access to Insight: What Is Theravada Buddhism?
Article presents a thorough overview of Theravada Buddhism, its practice, and origins. Includes links within the article to relevant subjects.
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Basic Points Unifying the Theravada and the Mahayana
A page briefly describing the points of doctrine which unify all Buddhist schools of thought.
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Buddhism in Cambodia
Read a detailed history of Cambodian Buddhism. Learn about the destruction of Buddhism by the communist rulers in the 1970s and the rebuilding that is still under way.
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Access to Insight: The History of Theravada Buddhism
This timeline chronicles some of the significant events and personalities in the evolution of Theravada Buddhism.
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Access to Insight: Buddhist Ceremonies & Rituals of Sri Lanka
A long essay all aspects of Sri Lankan Buddhist practice and belief. Describes ceremonies, celebrations and rituals.
