WORLD RELIGION

1.    Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism both believe in the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.

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2.    Mahayana Buddhism, practiced around China, Japan and Mongolia.

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3.    Theravada Buddhism practiced around Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar.

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4.    Theravada Buddhism is known as the “Great Vehicle”.

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5.    Mahayana Buddhism is known as the “School of the Elder Monks”.

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6.    Theravada and Mahayana both rooted in the basic teachings of the historical Buddha.

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7. Theravada Buddhism main emphasis is self-liberation while, Mahayana Buddhism it is important for mahayana followers to help other sentient beings..

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8.    Theravada Buddhism takes scriptures known as the Pali Canon while, followers of Mahayana Buddhism base their faith and philosophy primarily on the Mahayana Sutras their own.

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9.    Mahayana is more conservative subdivision of Buddhism and Theravada thus closer to the teachings of Siddhartha.

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10.    Mahayana Buddhism is the oldest teachings of Buddha.

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