What Are the Different Schools of Buddhism?
As the Buddha Dharma spread through different countries, it took on different forms and terminologies, adapting itself to the land and people. Different forms and traditions developed in order to meet the needs of different people. However, the essence of the Buddha’s teachings remains the same, preserved by people who have practiced and realized the teachings through direct experience, and so are able to guide others to the same experience. The community of people who follow the Buddha’s teachings is called the SANGHA. All the different schools of Buddhism can be confusing, at first.
