[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v1.c22.116 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c22.116 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c22.116 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c22.116](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c22.116) Theravāda.—The name given to the Buddhist Canon as compiled by the Elders at the Rājagaha Council.¹ It was considered the most orthodox; from it seventeen other schools branched off from time to time in later ages, as a result of schisms in the Order.² The followers of Theravāda are called Theravādins³ and their succession, Theravaṃsa.⁴ - [Previous: v1.c22.115](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c22.115) - [Next: v1.c22.117](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c22.117) - [Up: v1.c22](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c22) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c22.116](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v1.c22.116) · Pramāṇa