Buddhism/Schools/Theravāda

The different schools in Theravada often emphasize different aspects (or parts) of the Pali Canon and the later commentaries, or differ in the focus on (and recommended way of) practice. There are also significant differences in strictness or interpretation of the Vinaya.

Bangladesh:

• Sangharaj Nikaya
• Mahasthabir Nikaya

Burma:

• Thudhamma Nikaya
  • Vipassana tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw and disciples
• Shwekyin Nikaya

Sri Lanka:

• Siam Nikaya
  • Waturawila (or Mahavihara Vamshika Shyamopali Vanavasa Nikaya)
• Amarapura Nikaya
  • Kanduboda (or Swejin Nikaya)
  • Tapovana (or Kalyanavamsa)
• Ramañña Nikaya
  • Galduwa (or Kalyana Yogashramaya Samsthava)
  • Delduwa

Thailand

• Maha Nikaya
  • Dhammakaya
• Thammayut Nikaya
• Thai Forest Tradition
  • Ajahn Chah tradition