Pre-modern
The Theravāda school descends from the Vibhajjavāda, a division within the Sthāvira nikāya, one of the two major orders that arose after the 展开

Textual basis
In the Pāli Canon, the path (magga) or way (patipada) of Buddhist practice is described in various ways, one of the most widely used frameworks in Theravāda is the Noble Eightfold Path:
The Blessed One said, … 展开

Theravāda Buddhism's emphasis on mindfulness and meditation practices has influenced modern society by promoting mental well-being and … 展开

Pāli Tipiṭaka
According to Kate Crosby, for Theravāda, the Pāli Tipiṭaka, also known as the Pāli Canon is "the highest authority on what constitutes the Dhamma (the truth or teaching of the Buddha) and the organization of the … 展开

Core teachings
The core of Theravāda Buddhist doctrine is contained in the Pāli Canon, the only complete collection of Early Buddhist Texts surviving in a classical Indic language. These basic Buddhist ideas are shared by the other Early … 展开

Distinction between lay and monastic life
Traditionally, Theravāda Buddhism has observed a distinction between the practices suitable for a 展开

• Access to Insight
• Adhiṭṭhāna
• Arahant
• Awgatha
• Buddha Sasana
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