Origins of Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism

As for Mogallana MahaArahat (Buddha's second Chief Deciple), He went to broadcast Dhamma as well. He went to this country called originally as "Kataksela Nokor". This country, when MahaArahat Mogallana went to broadcast Dhamma, He was not as successful as MahaArahat Ananda and Laughing Buddha. That is why Shakyamuni Gautoma Buddhism is mainly seen in Asia, where most Buddhists are seen.

As for Ordainations, originally they follow Dhamma according to Buddha's dispensation. Later on there are Ordaination Dhamma called "Mahem-nikai or Thorma-yut (Mahayana or Theravada Buddhism)". These were not created by Buddha Himself at all, but Buddha allowed that to exist, and so we have branches of Buddhism called Mahayana and Theravada Buddhisms.

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[lumbanraja2]

well i was a former theravada monk and buddha was a teacher not a god he was a great teacher not a god who came up with the idea that buddha was god he is a teacher nothing els,it sometimes amazes me that some other streams say buddha is god while buddha himself said not to see him as a god but as a great teacher,as buddha also said after nirvana there is nothing anymore nirvan a is the end

[reksmay]

@lumbanraja2

Friend, that is correct that

Gotma Buddha said that nirvana is the end.

however, according to another buddha to be, he said

there is more to nirvana...beyond...that is

intriguing to me.

thanks. :)

[shockthebystanders]

Kidukoh, Khmer is a race, Pali is the language chosen by the Buddha. Although he was born a Hindu Shahi( noble one)he did not believe in the Caste System promoted by Sanskrit Scriptures.Hence Pali was born.And Khmers are just a primitive South east asian race, ruled by the Indian Shahis.

[reksmay]

@shockthebystanders,

Khmer is a language both of Sanskrit and Pali. Sometimes Khmer can be used interchangeably to mean a race of people, notably the Cambodian.

It is said that both Sanskrit and Pali will be more prominant in the world. For Khmer to have both already is a step forward.

This Khmer race is a complex race for it consists of many ethnic cultures combined. Therefore, there is no discrimination hold. According to Dharma, compassion to all sentient beings.

[lumbanraja2]

God is your own inner experience we ppl are god ourselves we create our offspring and form our own reality not by technology but by our own experience.We should have our own freedom and choices to do what we want as ppl and not let a book guide our lives but guide your own life

[reksmay]

@indogitrust Likewise, all Buddha vary in their talents even if they all attain Nirvana. Except for "Preah Pudh MahaSeyNang" (12 Female Buddha who were all wives to a king once upon a time, hence their name: MahaSeyNang), that I am aware of, who achieved enlightenment at the same time and same hour with the same fruits for their actions were all the same. However, the tale of "Preah Pudh MahaSeyNang" is not discussed in any current Buddha Script for they are not found by Him to talk

[reksmay]

@indogitrust True, there are many ways to go from point A to point B. Experiences vary and results do vary, even if the end result is the same. Do you know what I mean? For ex. Mogallana, Sariputta, and Visakha, just to name a few. Both reached Arahatship or Nirvana. But, do you think they all have the same expertise?---the same major? No. They all have different talents as attested to their different inspirations and deeds. Thus, they differ even if they all attain Nirvana/Arahat

[indogitrust]

@MrGunwitch I would not get involved in the technicalities of Theravada and Mahayana. If the final destination is Nirvana, there is no harm which way you follow. It is like, all roads lead to Rome, some roads are shorter and some are longer, some are dusty and some are bumpy, if you can arrive at the destination that's all what it matters.

[MrGunwitch]

@indogitrust

The fundamental difference is that Theravada is the original teaching of the Buddha, whilst Mahayana is an altered derviation that came later. To me everything else is an irrelevancy.

The Buddha's teaching was perfect in the beginning, middle, and end. Changing it implies that it was in some way deficient. I am yet to find anything thus far in my practice to suggest that this was the case.

That being said, I concur, live and let live.

With metta

[lumbanraja2]

Seek that what you truely seek the way of the dhamma what is your own devine truth nothing inlife is the truth but your own

[Albaheth1409]

@lumbanraja2 Rely Monk? I think you have never read any thing about Buddhist Crimes against muslims.

Does muslims in Thailand are Terrorist or your Buddhist Whom occupied pattani and killed Thousands of muslims and destroyed hundreds of mosque ( Masjed) in Pattani in Southern Thailand?

Does muslims terrorist or Buddist in Myanmar Whom killed over million muslim in Arakan (in westren Burma or myanmar now)

You have to be ashamed of your dark history against muslim not to accused us .

[lumbanraja2]

Im a monk now my friend have a PHD in buddhism studied in srilanka and buddha is not god it is yourself journey seeking your innerself seing who you truely are

[uilium]

@lumbanraja2 ...If you were a "former monk" then you must be one now, right? Yes, I am new to Buddhism and Theravada teachings seem perfect. They must think the Buddha was just being noble when he said he wasn't a God. On the other hand, what does being a God mean? I think it means a being that made the universe or his offspring...Is that how they view The buddha?