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Buddhist schools have proliferated and evolved over time. Though the resulting variety is astounding, all schools share a common foundation. Learn about the two major traditions and the largest sub-tradition here.

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Buddhism for Beginners

Level 2 | Deck 9

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Buddhist schools have proliferated and evolved over time. Though the resulting variety is astounding, all schools share a common foundation. Learn about the two major traditions and the largest sub-tradition here.



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## Level 2

Buddhist schools have proliferated and evolved over time. Though the resulting variety is astounding, all schools share a common foundation. Learn about the two major traditions and the largest sub-tradition here.

# Share this deck

1. What is Theravada Buddhism?
2. What is Mahayana Buddhism?
3. What is Vajrayana Buddhism?

Next Deck  Inside the Theravada tradition

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