Only the Theravada school does not include the Mahayana scriptures in its canon. As the modern Theravada school is descended from a branch of Buddhism that diverged and established itself in Sri Lanka prior to the emergence of the Mahayana texts, debate exists as to whether the Theravada were historically included in the hinayana designation; in the modern era, this label is seen as derogatory, and is generally avoided. COUNT 3
QSN1 What school does not include the Mahayava scriptures in its canon? ANS1 the Theravada QSN2 The modern Theravada school stablished itself in what country? ANS2 Sri Lanka QSN3 What Mahayana related label is considered derogatory? ANS3 hinayana