he objectives of this thesis are to study of the origin,development of Theravada Buddhism in Nepal along with its contributions to Nepalese Society. The results of the study are as follows: for many centuries, Nepal, the country where the Buddha was born, was unknown with Therav?da Buddhism, the oldest unbroken Buddhist tradition from the time of the Buddha. At the beginning of the 19th century the Therav?da was revived in Nepal, its country of origin, by the people of Nepal. Considered an alien faith, the men who initiated the Therav?da revival faced many difficulties from the society and from the Government of Nepal. They were imprisoned several times and exiled from the country for the offence of teaching Buddhism. However, through their strong dedication and belief in the Buddhist teachings, the Therav?da was finally reintroduced to Nepal. The revival campaign was strengthened by the Therav?da ordinations of Nepalese who then returned to Nepal as Therav?da missionaries. Themovement for the revival of Therav?da Buddhism in Nepal has played important roles in raising the awareness of the Nepalese and in the development of Nepalese society. Therefore, it has been a unique impact and contribution on society.
The establishment of Buddhist organizations, the support of the Government and the favour of the Kings were main factors in the promotion of Buddhism over a wide area. The establishment of Buddhist monasteries, Buddhist organizations, and Buddhist training centres, as well as international relationships were the main bases upon which the development of Therav?da Buddhism in Nepal was achieved. The contributions of Therav?da Buddhist countries to the Therav?da revival campaign in Nepal were indispensable and should not be forgotten.
Therav?da Buddhism contributes to Nepalese society in different aspects such as literature, education, social welfare and customs, along with others. The number of Buddhists is increasing day-by-day and the popularity of Buddhism has drawn attentions of the State into Buddhist activities. From an alien religion, Therav?da has become familiar to the society and integrated into the country and has won the hearts of people. Therav?da Buddhists are involved in various kinds of social work and are specialists in various corners of Nepalese society. Almost all the monks and nuns are involved in many different fields for the betterment of Nepalese society and for promotion of Buddhism for the welfare, goodness and happiness of the all. Therav?da Buddhism is flourishing and running in right track once again in the country where the Buddha was born.
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