What is the more inclusive major division of Buddhism?
Being a very strict, more monastic branch of Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism holds most firmly to the original teachings, or themes, of Buddha. For this reason, and to aid in remembering this one, I usually link the word ‘Theravada’ to the word ‘themes.
What are the two major sects of Buddhism?
Buddhism today is divided into two major branches known to their respective followers as Theravada, the Way of the Elders, and Mahayana, the Great Vehicle. Followers of Mahayana refer to Theravada using the derogatory term Hinayana, the Lesser Vehicle.
What is the human problem that Buddhism is concerned with?
Simplistically, the main teachings (dharma in Sanskrit, dhamma in Pali) of Buddha consist first of the Four Noble Truths, which explain the main problem of human existence (suffering), its cause, and its remedy. The remedy is the Noble Eightfold Path called the Middle Way or the Middle Path.
What are the divisions of Buddhism?
There are two main divisions in Buddhism: Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism.
What is the difference between Theravada Mahayana and Vajrayana?
While Theravada Buddhists see the Mahayana as having strayed into some heterodox teachings from scriptures not derived from the original speech of the Buddha, and Mahayana Buddhist see themselves as having both the teachings of the earthly Buddha and the deeper and fuller teachings which come from the heavenly Buddhas …
What is the main difference between the two sects of Buddhism?
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| Hinayana Buddhism | Mahayana Buddhism |
|---|---|
| 1-Followed as a teaching or Philosophy. | 1-Followed with reference to higher beings, more like a religion. |
| 2-Found mostly in the South and West covering Indochina and Ceylon (Sri-Lanka). | 2-Found mostly in the North and West, covering China, Korea, Japan, and Tibet. |
Why does Buddhism have different or divided sects?
Most scholars now believe that the first schism was originally caused by differences in vinaya (monastic rule). Later splits were also due to doctrinal differences and geographical separation. The first schism separated the community into two groups, the Sthavira (Elders) Nikaya and the Mahāsāṃghika (Great Community).
Why Buddhism is the most practical religion?
Buddhism teaches that life is about suffering and ‘unsatisfactoriness’ and offers a way to overcome this in life. Buddhism is unique among world religions as there is no belief in a personal god. Buddhism is based on human experience and potential. Buddhism teaches a way of life that avoids extremes.