HISTORY
BUDDHISM
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Laos
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Burma
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Sri Lanka
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Korea
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following cultures does NOT practice Theravada Buddhism? Mahayana Buddhism.
Detailed explanation-2: -Korea is a Mahayana country, but its adherence to the Vinaya and respect for the monastic sangha resembles the Theravada countries such as Thailand and Myanmar. Monks and nuns conduct themselves with dignity and refinement to reflect the noble Buddhist lineage.
Detailed explanation-3: -As it now stands, Korean Buddhism consists mostly of the Seon Lineage, primarily represented by the Jogye and Taego Orders. The Korean Seon has a strong relationship with other Mahayana traditions that bear the imprint of Chan teachings as well as the closely related Zen.
Detailed explanation-4: -Theravada Buddhism, the second-largest branch, is concentrated in such countries as Thailand, Burma (Myanmar), Sri Lanka, Laos and Cambodia.