noun
Hinayana Buddhism
A traditional term used in Mahayana contexts to refer to early Buddhist schools. Often considered pejorative by Theravada practitioners; use with care.
大乗仏教では、小乗仏教という言葉が使われることがある。
In Mahayana Buddhism, the term Hinayana Buddhism is sometimes used.
noun
A more neutral modern term for the school of Buddhism prevalent in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. This sense is sensitive.
スリランカでは、小乗仏教ではなく上座部仏教という呼び方が一般的だ。
In Sri Lanka, the term Theravada Buddhism is generally used rather than Hinayana Buddhism.