RLG100Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Theravada, Mahayana, Upaya
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The constantine of buddhism, brings groups of monks together. Propagated from sri lanka to southeast region, theravada buddhism rooted in sri lanka. Tends to be very much historically rooted. Sees the buddha as historical figure who lived a special human being life but a human being nevertheless. Through his own efforts he achieved awakening and great realization. Theravada also holds the idea of the arhant the perfect follower of the buddha. Quality of arhant"s enlightenment is identical to that of the buddha (perfect in his knowledge, infallibility, practice, command of scripture) In order to achieve enlightenment, you must join the monastic community as a monk or nun (nuns die out) Quite critical of the prototype of the theravada sect. It was more innovative with practice and engaged with its contemporary moment. The main point that the mahayana wants to emphasize in all of its development is the doctrine of.
