Schools of Buddhism - Wikipedia
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The three major branches of Buddhism in the modern world are Mahayana Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism and Vajrayana (sometimes described as Tibetan) Buddhism. 12 While affiliation with particular branches of Buddhism is not measured in most censuses and surveys, Mahayana Buddhism is widely believed to be the largest, because it is prevalent in several countries with very large Buddhist populations, particularly China, Japan, South... Theravada, which means 'the Teaching of the Elders' or 'the Ancient Teaching'. It is the oldest and most conservative branch of Buddhism, and it focuses on the teachings of the historical Buddha and the Pali scriptures. Mahayana, which means 'the Great Vehicle'. It is the most diverse and widespread branch of Buddhism, and it emphasizes the universal compassion and wisdom of the Buddha and the bodhisattvas. Vajrayana, which means 'the Diamond Vehicle' or 'the Thunderbolt Vehicle'. It is the most esoteric and ritualistic branch of Buddhism, and it incorporates tantric practices and teachings to achieve enlightenment in this lifetime.
Theravada, which means 'the Teaching of the Elders' or 'the Ancient Teaching'. It is the oldest and most conservative branch of Buddhism, and it focuses on the teachings of the historical Buddha and the Pali scriptures.
Mahayana, which means 'the Great Vehicle'. It is the most diverse and widespread branch of Buddhism, and it emphasizes the universal compassion and wisdom of the Buddha and the bodhisattvas.
Vajrayana, which means 'the Diamond Vehicle' or 'the Thunderbolt Vehicle'. It is the most esoteric and ritualistic branch of Buddhism, and it incorporates tantric practices and teachings to achieve enlightenment in this lifetime.
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