Whats the difference between Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhism in other parts of Asia?
The two branches of Buddhism are Mahayana and Hinayana. Hinayana is seeking enlightenment for yourself. Mahayana is seeking enlightenment so you can help others. Hinayana is seeing trouble and building a raft to get away. Mahayana is building a raft so you can take some people. Zen is part of Mahayana. … There are four traditions in Tibetan Buddhism. They are more historical events than clashes in philosophy. Founders of different ways happened at different historical periods. The practices are the same. The ultimate goal is the same. The teaching is the same. What differences do you see in the West? In the West, you find so many dharma (spiritual teaching) centers that do not see the big picture. I find that very distasteful. There has to be a person at the top of the center (who acts if) he is trying to establish a following. Consciously or not, they form a cult. They don’t go to the teachings of Buddha for verification. They go to the lama for verification. That is a folly. Ever s
