A major scripture venerated by this belief system begins with the section "The Pairs," sometimes translated as "The Twins," which includes the lines "
A major scripture venerated by this belief system begins with the section "The Pairs," sometimes translated as "The Twins," which includes the lines "For hatred does not cease by hatred at any time: hatred ceases by love." A later line in that text states "There is no weakness like anger. There is no suffering like the khandhas. There is no happiness greater than peace." The Fourth Council of this sect wrote down its primary text on palm leaves, including many of the verses of the (*) Dhammapada. The highest goal for members of this sect requires overcoming the "five hinderances" and "ten fetters," and it centrally studies the Abhidhamma, Sutta, and Vinaya "baskets" that compose the Tripitaka, or Pali Canon. This school is often associated with arhats, whereas its main counterpart highlights the role of bodhisattvas. For 10 points, name this variety of Buddhism practiced mostly in Southeast Asia, often contrasted with Mahayana.
A major scripture venerated by this belief system begins with the section "The Pairs," sometimes translated as "The Twins," which includes the lines "
Theravada Buddhism [prompt on Buddhism; accept Teahing(s) of the Elders]