RELIGIONS
BUDDHISM
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299BC
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499 BC
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Third century
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4th century
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Origin of Therevada Buddhism The Theravada form of Buddhism resulted from a series of divisions that began in the Buddhist communities, within the 4th century BCE. The religion claims to trace its lineage back to the original teachings of Buddha and sticks to the original doctrines and customs as taught by him.
Detailed explanation-2: -Theravada originated in India around 500 B.C. and has been practiced in numerous, mostly south Asian, countries. Today it is practiced primarily in Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Detailed explanation-3: -With respect to Nikaya Buddhism (aka “the Lesser Vehicle”), today the only surviving school is Theravada Buddhism, which was founded in the fourth century BCE. The name Theravada is derived from the Pali words: thera (elders) and vada (word, doctrine), and means the Doctrine of the Elders.