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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 is the main difference between Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism?
Mahayana is longer and easier path towards enlightenment and Vajrayana is quicker and more harsh and hardworking path towards the achievement of enlightenment.
A sign of connection between theravada monks and the wandering Hindu ascetics?
their orange robe
What are the similarities between mahayana and theravada?
similarities are that they both have to have their hair shaved of and they have to wear saffron with no shoes
What is Thailand's major religion?
The national religion of Thailand is Theravada Buddhism.
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.
The difference of Theravada and Pure Land?
theravada is: - Is a monastery - Buddha is not worshipped - Doesn't have the reciting of Amitabha - No bodhisattva pureland: - Chanting 'Namu amida Butsa' meaning I take refuge in Amida Buddha / I bow to Amida Buddha - Do not attain nirvana in present day - Great faith
How does Theravada Buddhism differ from mahayana?
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.
When was International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University created?
International Theravada Buddhist Missionary University was created in 1998.
Who are the Theravada Buddhism?
Theravada, the "Doctrine of the Elders," is the school of Buddhism that draws its scriptural inspiration from the Tipitaka, or Pali canon, which scholars generally agree contains the earliest surviving record of the Buddha's teachings. For many centuries, Theravada has been the predominant religion of continental Southeast Asia (Thailand, Myanmar/Burma, Cambodia, and Laos) and Sri Lanka. Today Theravada Buddhists number well over 100 million worldwide.
The ideal of the Theravada branch is the?
arhat.
What scripture does Theravada Buddhism have?
unknown
