Theravada Buddhism-
*More of a self-help program method
*Stresses disipline
*simple living, many rules
*goal is to ge tto Final nirvana

Mahayana Buddhism-
*grace/devotion
*No need to be simple, adapts to average person
*Has choice of reaching final nirvana or returning to this life
*goal is to reach Bodhisaflra

Buddha taught monks and nuns because they can teach lower classes
*used example of trying to sow seeds in bad and fertile fields
*becoming a monk helps others through example so it isnt an entirely selfish act

Dharmmapada
*discussion of virtues of Theravada Buddhism
*describes the ideal Buddhist
*presetation of basic beliefs