The links below refer to pages which contain information about the historical Buddha and the original sangha as well as general information which may be of interest to Theravādins as well as members of other buddhist schools. The linked pages show historical information about Śākyamuni Buddha, his predecessors, his family, the prevailing geographical and political environment of the time, as well as details of the the early Theravāda Sangha.

Additionally links to pages showing later developments of the Theravāda School are shown.