Newar Buddhism is the form of Vajrayana Buddhism practiced by the Newar people of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. It has developed unique socio-religious elements, which include a non-monastic Buddhist society based on the Newar caste system and patrilineality.
Newar Buddhism is a distinct branch of Vajrayana Buddhism practiced by the Newar people in Nepal. It incorporates unique socio-religious elements such as a non-monastic society based on the Newar caste system and patrilineality.