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Theravada is closest to the original teachinsg of the buddha and uses the Pali language, which is closest to the language the Buddha spoke. Mahayana came several centuries or so later, and places the bodhisattva vow to deliver all sentient beings to enlightenment before oneself gains enligtenment. In theravada ones own enligtenment is the primary focus. Both emphasise compassion for and the universal suffering of all beings however.
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What is the main difference between the two main branches of buddism?
The main difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism is their approach to enlightenment. Theravada focuses on individual realization and self-liberation, while Mahayana emphasizes compassion and the idea of helping all beings achieve enlightenment. Additionally, Mahayana includes a wider range of texts and practices than Theravada.
What two religions that started in India affected other cultures today?
Hinduism and buddism
What are the names of the three different sects of Buddhism?
Theravada,Mahayana, and Mantrayana
Who are mahayana and theravada?
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.
What are some different types of Buddhism?
There are few types. Theravada,mahayana,vajrayana are some
What are the different types of Buddhisms?
-Theravada Buddhism -Mahayana Buddhism (Zen)
What is Thailand's major religion?
The national religion of Thailand is Theravada Buddhism.
What religions are practiced in India?
India has many different religions.The main religions in INdia are Hinduism,Buddism and Christianity.There are also many different subreligions in India (e.g Christianity-Catholic).
Is there a corollary to the Boddhistavas in the Mahayana tradition in Theravada?
Yes, there is a corollary to the Bodhisattas in the Mahayana tradition in Theravada.
How are Mahayana and Theravada different?
Thervada Buddhism focuses on the Buddha's wisdom, where as Mahayana Buddhism focuses on the Buddha's compassion.
What is the name of the buddhism holybook?
The spiritual leader of Buddism is Dalai Lama, there is no true leader of Buddism.
When was International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University created?
International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University was created in 1998.
