" Theravada promotes the concept of Vibhajjavada (Pali), literally "Teaching of Analysis." This doctrine says that insight must come from the aspirant's experience, critical investigation, and reasoning instead of by blind faith; however, the scriptures of the Theravadan tradition also emphasize heeding the advice of the wise, considering such advice and evaluation of one's own experiences to be the two tests by which practices should be judged." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theravada <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theravada>
Bill, I think that Theravada (Teaching of the Elders) comprises the earliest Buddhist teachings. --ED --- In [email protected], "Bill!" <BillSmart@...> wrote: > > Mike, > > Theravada is Buddha's original teaching? > ...Bill!
