One of the major elements of this branch of Buddhism is Mahavihara (महाबिहार) or Baha or great monastery.
These monasteries have served as centers of learning in Newar Buddhism.
These monasteries generally are built as a courtyard surrounded by two storied buildings consisting of halls.
[1] Some of these monasteries have been founded as early as fifth[2] to twelfth century [3] Many of these mahaviharas are listed as historical monuments of Nepal.
[1] The following is a list of these mahaviharas [1][2][4][5] -