Mahayana

Mahayana or “Greater Vehicle” is an East Asian form of Buddhism which originated in South India in the first century CE and quickly spread throughout China and Japan. Mahayana Buddhism followed the basic beliefs of Buddhism but emphasized Buddha as the divine savior. It was an attempt to bring Buddhism to the common people and to include more people from every class. Mahayana Buddhists regard doctrine as the understanding of the nature and teachings of Buddha.

Created by Jaclyn Speer 9.25.08