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The place of Theravada Buddhism in Nepal
64 Though Mahayana Buddhism is predominant in Nepal, Theravada Buddhism has carved out a place for itself and its anti-caste orientation has had a progressive impact on Nepalese society. Nepal, the birthplace of the Buddha, is now a predominantly Hindu …