The 3 SCHOOLS of BUDDHISM Explained: Theravāda, Mahāyāna, Vajrayāna

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🔍 THE 3 PATHS TO ENLIGHTENMENT: WHICH ONE SPEAKS TO YOU? How did one teacher's simple message create three different paths to enlightenment? Three monks sit in meditation... but they’re not seeking the same thing. One follows the Buddha’s exact words. Another vows to save every living being. The third uses esoteric practices hidden for centuries. How did Buddhism split into three radically different paths—and what does it mean for your spiritual journey today? DISCOVER: - Why Buddhism split into three schools after the Buddha's death - The dangerous mission that saved Theravada Buddhism from extinction - How Avalokiteshvara's broken heart created the Mahayana revolution - The secret tantric techniques that promise enlightenment in one lifetime - Why mixing Buddhist traditions might be exactly what the modern world needs 🙏 Subscribe to Buddha’s Wisdom for weekly stories, history, and teachings that bring ancient insight into your modern life. Join our community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buddhaswizdom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuddhasWizdom/ Support the channel: Support us: https://buymeacoffee.com/buddhaswisdom TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Three Monks, Different Goals 03:16 Chapter 1: Theravada - The Way of the Elders 07:25 Chapter 2: Mahayana - The Great Vehicle 11:33 Chapter 3: Vajrayana - The Diamond Vehicle 15:44 Chapter 4: When Buddhism Meets Itself 18:53 The One Mind: Which Path Did Buddha Intend? #buddhism #theravada #mahayana #vajrayana #buddhawisdom #spiritualjourney #mindfulness #buddhistexplained #easternphilosophy SOURCES: - The Pali Canon (Theravada texts) - Lotus Sutra (Mahayana literature) - Tibetan Book of the Dead (Vajrayana teachings) - "Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction" by Damien Keown - "The Heart of Buddhist Meditation" by Nyanaponika Thera