The main difference is:
In Theravada, one escapes cyclic existence over the course of many lifetimes (through trial and error).
In Mahayana, one can reach their full Buddha nature and escape cyclic existence in this lifetime, or the next, or whenever you feel ready.
-Theravada Buddhism -Mahayana Buddhism (Zen)
Theravada and Mahayana
Theravada and Mahayana
Different schools of Buddhism. Theravada means 'way of the elders', and is evolved from the original form of Buddhism. Mahayana means 'the greater vehicle', and has an unknown origin.
Thervada Buddhism focuses on the Buddha's wisdom, where as Mahayana Buddhism focuses on the Buddha's compassion.
Answer During or after the misunderstandings in believes in the original Buddhism
Hinayaana and Mahaayaana are two branches of Buddhism.
Theravada, Mahayana, and Tibetan.
The two groups were Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism.
Thervada Buddhism focuses on the Buddha's wisdom, where as Mahayana Buddhism focuses on the Buddha's compassion.
Theravada,Mahayana, and Mantrayana
Some of the SECTS of Buddhism are Theravada, Mahayana, Tibetan, and Zen Buddhism. Buddhism is a religion, and therefor it has no "religions".