When Mahāyāna Meets Theravāda: The Position of Chinese <i>Bhikṣuṇī</i>s in Contemporary Myanmar
Mahāyāna and Theravāda are the two major traditions of Buddhism in contemporary Asia. Although they share many similar teachings, there are long-standing disputes between their respective sets of adherents, touching on doctrine, ritual, religious practices, and the ultimate goal, among other matters...
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MDPI AG
2022-07-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/7/662 |