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Hīnayāna (theg pa dman pa).

The vehicles focused on contemplation of the four noble truths and the 12 links of dependent origination, the practice of which brings liberation from cyclic existence. When used in a derogative sense, the Hinayana attitude refers to the narrow pursuit of a spiritual path simply for the sake of individual liberation rather than for the enlightenment of all sentient beings. Should not be used for Theravāda. [RY]

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-Hinayana ([[theg pa dman pa]]).
+'''Hīnayāna''' ([[theg pa dman pa]]).
-*The vehicles focused on contemplation of the [[four noble truths]] and the [[twelve links of dependent origination]], the practice of which brings liberation from cyclic existence. When used in a derogative sense, the Hinayana attitude refers to the narrow pursuit of a spiritual path simply for the sake of [[individual liberation]] rather than for the enlightenment of all sentient beings. Should not be used for [[Theravada]]. [RY]
+*The vehicles focused on contemplation of the [[four noble truths]] and the [[12 links of dependent origination]], the practice of which brings liberation from cyclic existence. When used in a derogative sense, the Hinayana attitude refers to the narrow pursuit of a spiritual path simply for the sake of [[individual liberation]] rather than for the enlightenment of all sentient beings. Should not be used for [[Theravāda]]. [RY]
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