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Are There Different Types of Buddhism?
There are many different types of Buddhism, because the emphasis changes from country to country due to customs and culture. What does not vary is the essence of the teaching - the Dhamma or truth.
Theravada Buddhism, the school of Buddhism found in Burma, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar & in part, Indonesia, Vietnam & Malaysia.
Mahayana Buddhism, the school of Buddhism found in China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam.
Vajrayana Buddhism, the school of Buddhism found in Tibet, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Mongolia.
Jodo Shin Buddhism or Pure Land Buddhism mainly from India, Japan
Zen Buddhism
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