Question

Describe how the Buddhist schools Theravada, Mahayana, and Theravada are similar?

Answer 1

Buddhism is divided into three different schools. These schools are Theraveda Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism and the Vajrayana Buddhism.These schools are main schools of Buddhism.

Theravada is a strict branch of Buddhism. This school of Buddhism was following the original teaching methods and rules of the Buddhism. Mahayana have made some changes or alteration to the original teaching of Buddhism. They were open to everyone. They believed that teaching need to be accessible to everyone This school of Buddhism directly teaches those who have a confidence. According to them, Buddha was not just a person, but he is a mirror of our mind.

Similarities

1. These three main schools have accepted that Sakyamuni Buddha was a wise teacher
2. These three main schools had worked for other’s benefits.
3. They all have accepted the four truth which is known as Nirvana.
4. Their motivation was spreading enlightenment to others.
5. All these three main schools have accepted The Eightfold Path concept.
6. These three branches were against of any kind of violence.
7. Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana all three branches have some meditation methods.