noun
Southern Buddhism; Theravada Buddhism
Refers to the form of Buddhism transmitted to Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia, synonymous with 上座部仏教 (Theravada). Used in academic and religious contexts.
See also: 上座部仏教
南伝仏教はスリランカやタイで広く信仰されている。
Southern Buddhism is widely practiced in Sri Lanka and Thailand.
この寺院は南伝仏教の伝統に従っている。
This temple follows the tradition of Theravada Buddhism.
From 南 (south) + 伝 (transmission) + 仏教 (Buddhism), referring to the southern transmission of Buddhism.