Theravada Buddhism vs Mahayana Buddhism Flashcards
1
Q
differences in terms of reaching enlightenment +quote?
A
Mahayana - anyone can achieve enlightenment in one lifetime
Theravada - have to meditate and ‘abstain from all kinds of evil, to accumulate all that is good and to purify the mind.’ + best path = monk
2
Q
Differences in basis of teachings?
A
Mahayana - teachings based on Āgama and sūtras
Theravada - sūtrasnot used or recognised, teachings from Buddha’s teachings in the Pāli Cannon
