The Different Schools of Mahayana Buddhism

This text discusses the different schools of thought in Mahayana Buddhism, and how they differ from the Hinayana tradition.

The author argues that the Mahayana teachings on sunyata are more powerful than the Hinayana teachings, and that the Three-ways-in-one system of meditation can help to resolve the conflicts between the different schools.

Questions

• What are the differences between Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism?
• What is the Three-ways-in-one system of meditation?
• How can the Three-ways-in-one system of meditation help to resolve the conflicts between the different schools of Mahayana Buddhism?

Answers

• Mahayana Buddhism emphasizes the emptiness of all phenomena, while Hinayana Buddhism emphasizes the importance of individual liberation.
• The Three-ways-in-one system of meditation combines the practices of samatha (calm abiding), vipassana (insight), and mahamudra (great seal).
• The Three-ways-in-one system of meditation can help to resolve the conflicts between the different schools of Mahayana Buddhism by providing a common ground for practice.