Theravada Buddhism

Connected Sites: 13

Definition
Theravada is the oldest surviving Buddhist school. It was founded in India. It is relatively conservative, and generally closer to early Buddhism, and for many centuries has been the predominant religion of Sri Lanka and most of continental Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand). (wiki)

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Connected Sites

  • Angkor
    Angkor
    Cambodia
    Inscribed: 1992
    4.72
    363
    30
    "During the course of the 13th century, Theravada Buddhism transmitted through the Mon kingdoms of Dvaravati and Haripunchai made its appearance at Angkor. Gradually, it became the dominant religion of Cambodia, displacing both Mahayana Buddhism and Shaivism. The practice of Theravada Buddhism at Angkor continues until this day." (wiki)
  • Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple
    Inscribed: 1991
    3.36
    168
    7
  • Polonnaruva
    Polonnaruva
    Sri Lanka
    Inscribed: 1982
    3.39
    152
    6
  • Central Highlands
    Inscribed: 2010
    3.09
    134
    7
    Adam's Peak or Sri Pada is a pilgrimage site of Theravada Buddhism for Sri Lankan
  • Ayutthaya
    Ayutthaya
    Thailand
    Inscribed: 1991
    3.60
    290
    15
  • Vat Phou
    Inscribed: 2001
    2.96
    73
    8
  • Phu Phrabat
    Phu Phrabat
    Thailand
    Inscribed: 2024
    2.71
    34
    5
    Wat Look Koei Temple
  • Luang Prabang
    Inscribed: 1995
    3.65
    192
    5
  • Kandy
    Kandy
    Sri Lanka
    Inscribed: 1988
    2.99
    191
    5
  • Inscribed: 2023
    2.72
    14
    3
    "The Blang and Dai peoples follow animism, Theravada Buddhism" (AB ev)
  • Sukhothai
    Sukhothai
    Thailand
    Inscribed: 1991
    3.66
    153
    9
  • Anuradhapura
    Anuradhapura
    Sri Lanka
    Inscribed: 1982
    3.38
    138
    7
  • Sigiriya
    Sigiriya
    Sri Lanka
    Inscribed: 1982
    3.72
    181
    8
    "Kashyapa (...) was wary of an attack by Moggallana, and (...) moved the capital and his residence from the traditional capital of Anuradhapura to the more secure Sigiriya. (...) Moggallana took back the kingdom which was rightfully his, and shifted the capital back to Anuradhapura, converting Sigiriya into a Buddhist monastery complex. (...) This site may have been important in the competition between the Mahayana and Theravada Buddhist traditions in ancient Sri Lanka."
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