Mahayana vs. Theravada: a Multiform Comparison

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Religion

 

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Jerome Y

 

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January 8, 2015

 

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University

 

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A

 

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Even though little emphasis was placed on any dutiful forbearance of Nirvana in the first teachings of Buddhism, this heroic concept, resounding well with newer followers, has become mainstay in Mahayana tradition. Thus, where Mahayana Buddhists preach a magnanimous rejection of personal salvation as being their terminal goal, this lofty effort is reserved for only the most capable in the Theravada discipline...
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Thus, where Mahayana Buddhists preach a magnanimous rejection of personal salvation as being their terminal goal, this lofty effort is reserved for only the most capable in the Theravada discipline. It could therefore be concluded that Mahayana customs have been carved largely from what the religion has needed to attract adherents at any given time in the past...
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