Four Hinayana Sects: 1 definition
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Source: Buddhist Door: GlossaryFrom the time of Ashoka, there were four principal schools out of the Eighteen sects of Hinayana, namely Mahasanghika, Sthavirah, Mulasarvastivadah and Sammatiyah.See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Hinayana.
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