What are the primary differences between Buddhist sects?
Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana are the 3 main types of Buddhism. First, Buddhists generally have no infighting like many other religions do. There is great respect amongst all Buddhist schools or sects. Judgment is not acceptable in Buddhism, because judgment is an attachment. Being attached to anything good or bad is a cause of suffering. All types of Buddhism (Zen is a part of the Mahayana sect) teach that we should LET GO. Meditation is key. Meditation helps us to live totally in the present moment and to let go of our wild minds. Our minds normally jump from subject to subject. We get stuck on the good ( sexual attraction for example) and bad ( losing a job). With Buddhist meditation, we can come to accept the present moment and be at peace. Buddhism teaches that nothing in life is permanent. It is when we try to hold on to anything that we suffer. All forms teach compassion for others. Theravada Buddhism makes clear that the Buddha (Gautama Siddhartha) was a man and always was
