 hinayana |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (religion,Buddhism) a major school of Buddhism teaching personal salvation through one's own efforts | |
| Related terms: | Buddhism Hinayanist | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (religion,Buddhism) one of two great schools of Buddhist doctrine emphasizing personal salvation through one's own efforts; chiefly in Sri Lanka (Ceylon); Myanmar (Burma); Thailand; Cambodia | |
| Synonyms: | hinayana_buddhism | |
| Related terms: | theravada Buddhism | |
| Similar spelling: |
Hinman |
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