Buddhist sects in Myanmar

Buddhist sects in Myanmar are the sects of Buddhism that are based on and practised in Myanmar. Monastic orders of Theravāda Buddhism in Myanmar are officially called "sects", but they differ mainly in ordination lineage, monastic administration, and interpretations of Vinaya discipline rather than by major doctrinal differences; all are recognized as belonging to the Theravāda tradition and share the authority of the Pāḷi Canon.

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Buddhist sects in Myanmar

Buddhist sects in Myanmar are the sects of Buddhism that are based on and practised in Myanmar. Monastic orders of Theravāda Buddhism in Myanmar are officially called "sects", but they differ mainly in ordination lineage, monastic administration, and interpretations of Vinaya discipline rather than by major doctrinal differences; all are recognized as belonging to the Theravāda tradition and share the authority of the Pāḷi Canon.

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