Buddhism (school)

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Zen Buddhism

Buddhism (school)Varies

A Mahayana school emphasizing meditation (zazen) and direct insight. Originated as Chan Buddhism in ...

Pure Land Buddhism

Buddhism (school)Widespread in East Asia

A Mahayana tradition centered on devotion to Amitabha Buddha and the hope of rebirth in his Pure Lan...

Nichiren Buddhism

Buddhism (school)Millions

A Japanese Buddhist tradition based on the teachings of the monk Nichiren. It holds the Lotus Sutra ...

Navayana

Buddhism (school)Millions

A reinterpretation of Buddhism developed by B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution...