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Hinayana ([[theg pa dman pa]]).
the worldly deities of offering and praise
 
*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]
 
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the worldly deities of offering and praise