Schools of Buddhism

In this episode, we break down the different schools of Buddhist thought that have appeared through time in different regions of the world.

(0:50) Geographical spread of Buddhism

(2:35) What is Theravada Buddhism?

(3:15) The history of the Buddhist texts - can we trust them?

(7:05) Theravada continued, the life of monks, and Max's experience in Thailand

(12:30) What is Mahayana Buddhism?

(14:05) Zen Buddhism, Satori, Sunyata, and Koans

(20:30) Who is the Laughing Buddha?

(23:25) Difference between Mahayana and Theravada (Hinayana)

(26:20) Vajrayana Buddhism and the Dalai Lama

(30:00) How the West found different types of Buddhism over time