Burmese Buddhism
E949592
Burmese Buddhism is the form of Theravāda Buddhism practiced in Myanmar, characterized by a strong monastic tradition, widespread lay devotion, and integration with local customs and nat worship.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Buddhism in Myanmar | 1 |
Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist school
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form of Theravāda Buddhism ⓘ religious tradition ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Buddhism in Myanmar
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Myanmar Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithSite |
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
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Mahamuni Pagoda NERFINISHED ⓘ Sagaing Hills NERFINISHED ⓘ Shwedagon Pagoda NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| centralInstitution | Sangha NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| colonialHistory | came under British rule in 19th century ⓘ |
| country | Myanmar ⓘ |
| doesNotHave | widely recognized bhikkhunī ordination ⓘ |
| dominantBranch | Theravāda Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
almsgiving
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lay devotion ⓘ merit-making ⓘ monastic discipline ⓘ observance of precepts ⓘ scriptural study ⓘ vipassanā meditation ⓘ |
| genderRole | strong lay participation by women ⓘ |
| hasConcept |
hpoun
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kan ⓘ kutho ⓘ |
| hasPractice |
Buddhist festivals
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Uposatha observance ⓘ chanting of paritta ⓘ dāna to monks ⓘ ordination ceremonies ⓘ pagoda worship ⓘ relic veneration ⓘ temporary ordination ⓘ |
| hasRole | state religion in precolonial Burmese kingdoms ⓘ |
| historicalCenter |
Mandalay
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Pagan Kingdom NERFINISHED ⓘ Yangon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Pāli Canon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| influences |
Burmese art
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Burmese culture ⓘ Burmese kingship ideology ⓘ Burmese literature ⓘ |
| integrates |
folk beliefs
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local customs ⓘ nat worship ⓘ |
| layOrganization | Buddhist lay associations in Myanmar ⓘ |
| majorFestival |
Tazaungdaing
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Thadingyut NERFINISHED ⓘ Thingyan NERFINISHED ⓘ Waso NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| majorityReligionIn | Myanmar NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| meditationTradition |
Goenka lineage
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Ledi tradition NERFINISHED ⓘ Mahasi tradition NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| monasticOrder |
Dwara Nikāya
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Shwegyin Nikāya NERFINISHED ⓘ Thudhamma Nikāya NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedReligion |
Laotian Theravāda
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Sri Lankan Theravāda NERFINISHED ⓘ Thai Theravāda NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| scripturalLanguage |
Burmese
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Pāli ⓘ |
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.