Buddhism Conduct and Devotion

Question 1

Conduct

Answer 1

• Vehicles/Types/Branches of Buddhism

1. Theravada (teachings of the elders) à Sri Lanka
2. Mahayana [pure land: devotional] (greater vehicle) à East Asia (China, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam)
3. Vajryana (diamond vehicle) à Tibetan Buddhism à South Asia (Sri Lanka)

• Proscribed (suggesting you not do it) behaviours include: killing, stealing, lying, adultery [no intoxicants]
• Compassion is modeled by the Buddha

Question 2

Devotion

Answer 2

Devotion (focus for Mahayana and Vajrayana)

• Incense, prayers, offerings to seek favour of heavenly buddhas
• Tantric techniques (spells, prayer wheels, mandalas, incantation) assist efforts