List two branches of Buddhism.?

Answer 1

Buddhism is divided into three major groups or vehicles. The Hinayana school (Lesser Vehicle) lays emphasis on personal rather than collective liberation. It is also called the Theravada school, or School of the Elders, and is popular in Southeast Asia. Its teachings focus on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path . The Mahayana school (Great Vehicle) developed in India during the 1st century BC and has an all-inclusive approach to liberation as embodied in the Bodhisattva ideal (incarnations of Buddha and holy men who postponed their enlightenment so that others could attain liberation first) and the desire to liberate all beings.

Mahayanists strongly emphasise compassion as the ultimate form of practice. With wisdom, it is believed to be the direct path to enlightenment. Mahayana Buddhism entered Japan with the rapid assimilation of Chinese culture in general. Zen Buddhism , which had rapidly grown in China where it was known as Chan , became the most popular of these newly transplanted forms of Mahayana Buddhism.

Vajrayana Buddhism or Tantric Buddhism (Diamond Vehicle) was a scion of the Mahayana teachings in northwest India around 500 BC. It spread to Tibet, China and Japan. Today it is practiced mainly in the Himalayan regions and involves esoteric visualisations, rituals, and mantras , which can only be learned by study with a master Buddhism focuses on suffering because one's obsession with the self brings pain and alienation. All of the Buddha's teachings are a means to experiencing liberation from a self-centred existence in which suffering is inevitable.

Answer 2

Theravada {the way of the Elders)

and Mayayana.

*But there are subdivisions of Buddhism:

Subdivisions:

Theravada Buddhism

Mahayana Buddhism

Korean Zen Buddhism

Nichiren Buddhism

Pure Land Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism

Zen Buddhism

The New Kadampa Tradition

The below site {just click) will effectively educate you on all the subdivisions/tradition
of Buddhism:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/buddhism/

Hope this helps,

With Metta {loving-kindness & friendship) !

Answer 3

Mahayana, Theravada

Answer 4

Here goes a link of all the branches of Buddhism.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Branches_of_Buddhism

Answer 5

Jacky Chan and Jet Lee

Answer 6

Mahayana and Theraveda

Answer 7

Kiss my ***.

Answer 8

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