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Variations on Buddhism

Variations on Buddhism. Dubbs World. Types of Buddhism. Theravada Mahayana (Pure Land) Zen Lamaism. Theravada. Focused on monks Stricter, more fundamental Southeast Asia Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Sri Lanka. Mahayana (Pure Land). Originated in China

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Variations on Buddhism

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  1. Variations on Buddhism Dubbs World

  2. Types of Buddhism Theravada Mahayana (Pure Land) Zen Lamaism

  3. Theravada • Focused on monks • Stricter, more fundamental • Southeast Asia • Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Sri Lanka

  4. Mahayana (Pure Land) Originated in China Bodhisattvas create blissful paradises known as “pure lands” Amitabha Buddha’s Western Paradise

  5. Zen Originated in China Importance of meditation in achieving enlightenment Less importance on sutra chanting, religious rituals, or worship of buddha images

  6. Lamaism TIBET Seventh century, Tibet adopted Buddhism from India Bon (native Tibetan religion) elements Lamas ID’d through reincarnation Dalai Lama reincarnation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, delaying final nirvana to help mankind “@DalaiLama: Having a compassionate attitude is the ultimate basis for living a happy life.”

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