How did Buddhism change after buddha died?

Answer 1

Soon after Buddha's death or parinirvana, five hundred monks met at the first council at Rajagrha, under the leadership of Kashyapa. Upali recited the monastic code (Vinaya) as he remembered it. Ananda, Buddha's cousin, friend, and favorite disciple -- and a man of prodigious memory! -- recited Buddha's lessons (the Sutras). The monks debated details and voted on final versions. These were then committed to memory by other monks, to be translated into the many languages of the Indian plains. It should be noted that Buddhism remained an oral tradition for over 200 years.

In the next few centuries, the original unity of Buddhism began to fragment. The most significant split occurred after the second council, held at Vaishali 100 years after the first. After debates between a more liberal group and traditionalists, the liberal group left and labeled themselves the Mahasangha -- "the great sangha." They would eventually evolve into the Mahayana tradition of northern Asia.

Answer 2

There began to develop two major approaches to Buddhism.

One, the old schools, sought to preserve the literal teachings of the Buddha. This branch later became the Theravada.

The other, which developed into the Mahayana, sought to preserve what they believed was the spirit of the Buddha's teachings. This branch continued to schism into many sundry different schools with different teachings, although there is generally a common core.

Answer 3

In the beginning there were a group of disciples who sat beside The Buddha and learned the teachings and spread them around. There was one women in this group. The teachings were spread by word of mouth. Gradually the teachings were agreed on and put in writing. Although the written teachings were largely alike there were numerous variations that led to many distinct schools. The two main divisions are Hinayana, the 'lesser vehicle' that does not actively spread enlightenment and the 'Mahayana which emphasizes enlightenment through enlightening activity. Vairocana, the translator was one of these early disciples. Some 'schools' consider Vairocana a Buddha. Vairocana developed his Buddha Nature by understanding the Buddha's teachings and dedicating himself to help end the suffering of the world. The Buddha taught we all have Buddha Nature and can become enlightened.

Answer 4

His teachings lived on and spread through different countries that all people are equal

Answer 5

after

the buddha's death, his teachings spread all over India.

Answer 6

The Buddha's teachings spread around to China and other surrounding dynasties and countries.