After the death of Buddha, Buddhism was divided into two sects namely Mahayana and Hinayana.
Hinayana
Hinayana follows the original teaching of Buddha. It emphasizes individual salvation through self discipline and meditation.
Mahayana
This sect of Buddhism believes in the heavenliness of Buddha and believes in Idol Worship. Mahayan sect spread from India to several other nations such as China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and Mangolia. Mahayana believes in Mantras. Its main principles were based on the possibility of universal liberation from suffering for all beings. That’ why, this sect is called Mahayana (The Great Vehicle). Its principles are also based on the existence of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas embodying Buddha nature. It allows salvation through having faith and committing oneself to Buddha.
Major difference between Hinayana and Mahayana
Mahayana worships the bodhisattvas and read the Mahayana sutras while Hinayanists do not perform these.
Hinayana
Hinayana follows the original teaching of Buddha. It emphasizes individual salvation through self discipline and meditation.
Mahayana
This sect of Buddhism believes in the heavenliness of Buddha and believes in Idol Worship. Mahayan sect spread from India to several other nations such as China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and Mangolia. Mahayana believes in Mantras. Its main principles were based on the possibility of universal liberation from suffering for all beings. That’ why, this sect is called Mahayana (The Great Vehicle). Its principles are also based on the existence of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas embodying Buddha nature. It allows salvation through having faith and committing oneself to Buddha.
Major difference between Hinayana and Mahayana
Mahayana worships the bodhisattvas and read the Mahayana sutras while Hinayanists do not perform these.
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