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What is different from Theravada Buddism to normal Buddism?
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.
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.
Why did leaders such as siddhartha gautama abandon Hinduism to create buddism around 500 BCE?
Answer this question… They believed that Hindu rituals would not lead to spiritual enlightenment.
What two religions that started in India affected other cultures today?
Hinduism and buddism
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.
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.
How are judaism and buddism alike?
No.
How are Buddism and Judaism the same?
No.
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.
What scripture does Theravada Buddhism have?
unknown
