Mahayana= "Greater Vehicle".
Hinaya= Lesser vehicle—derogatory and pejorative name for Theravada. Originated in Sri Lanka-Pali. Will only take you so far. Oldest and most authentic

Written texts in Sanskrit-written on Indian continent, used by majority of Buddhist today.

Theravada
Earliest and Most authentic
Monastic Movement (monks, nuns, laity)
No Bhakti (no worship of gods and goddesses)
Ideal: Arhat-person who has achieved nirvana in this life
Virtues: calmness, serenity, peace of mind

*Mahayana*
Bogus claim, Buddhist original teaching to have Buddhist secret teaching only give to his advanced disciples.
Condescending attitude vs. Theravada Buddhism
Popular movement, no designations. Everyone is equal

Bhakti-Buddha + other religious figures

Ideal buddhisttria- Person who puts off “final nirvana”
To help others attain enlightenment
Earth- Heavenly

Hinduism Essay
Pick top/ particular topic/ or particular form of Buddhism

Compare and contrast paper
Possible ideas:
Gods or goddesses
Buddhist style meditation

Focus on Pain points
ACADEMIC PAPER! 2-3

Outside sources need to be documented, parenthetical referencing throughout paper.
Works cited page needs to be turned in along with paper.