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What are the differences between Hinayana and Mahayana sects of Buddhism?

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Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism

by LobeliaToadfoot

published 7 months ago

Mahayana Buddhism, called the Great Wheel, is a combination of the oldest form of Buddhism (Theravada) with Tantra and Vajrayana Buddhism. The concept of the bodhisattva originates with Mahayana, referring to... keep reading →

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