Theravada Tradition

Theravada Buddhism is older and the more conservative of the two main divisions of Buddhism and is often referred to as the 'traditions of the elders'. Many Theravada Buddhists follow the teachings of the Buddha exactly, and many of them are monks or nuns. Theravada Buddhists strive to be arhats.

 

The major focus of this tradition is to achieve arhats by one's own effort.

Theravada scripture is based on the Pali canon and chants in Pali language.

This tradition is mainly practised in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia.

Theravada monks wear a saffron coloured robe