What are the basic differences between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism? [more inside]
posted by ninotchka on Jul 14, 2009 - 9 answers

I want to become a Buddhist monk at some point in my life and live out my days in a authentic monastery, preferably in a traditionally Buddhist country. Please advise. [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Jun 3, 2009 - 17 answers

How would a westerner go about participating in the Theravada tradition of Vassa in Thailand? [more inside]
posted by paradoxflow on Mar 7, 2008 - 4 answers

Spiritually questing Chicago MeFite seeking Mefites' personal experiences with Unitarianism, Theravada Buddhism, Quakers, and neopaganism. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Nov 1, 2006 - 19 answers