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Caraig, Justine Claire C.
Grade 11- Humss 1
● Activity 4: THERAVADA VS MAHAYANA
MAHAYANA
View on Siddhartha The Mahayana tradition
Gautama/Buddha acknowledges the historical
Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama.
Concept of A bodhisattva is somebody
Bodhisattva who has produced bodhicitta, a
genuine aspiration, and a
loving attitude to reach
Spiritual enlightenment for the
sake of all sentient beings,
according to Mahayana
Buddhism.
Sacred Scriptures 1. The Lotus Sutra is a
discourse by the Buddha on
Bodhisattva, Buddha-nature,
and other topics.
2. The Wisdom Sutra
(Prajna-paramita) covers
emptiness and other concepts.
3. Nirvana, emptiness, and the
Ultimate Reality are all
described in the Heart Sutra.
4. The "Land of Bliss" Sutra
explains Amitabha Buddha's
Pure Land.
Worship and Mahayana Buddhists not only
Observances provide gifts but also express
dedication to bodhisattvas. On
a raised ledge or altar, bowls of
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April 18-22, 2022
Quarter 4 - Week 1
THERAVADA
Theravada Buddhists also agree
that the historical Buddha
stated that one could see him
literally when he was alive, but
that in order to fully perceive
him as the Buddha, one must
"comprehend" his wisdom.
A bodhisattva in Theravada
Buddhism is someone who has
resolved to become a Buddha
and has received word or
assurance from a living Buddha
that this would transpire.
The Tripitaka, or Pali Canon, is
the only holy scripture in
Theravada Buddhism. The
"Discipline Basket" or "Vinaya
Pitaka," the "Discourse Basket"
or "Sutta Pitaka," and the
"Further Teaching Basket" or
"Abhidhamma Pitaka"
comprise this earliest Buddhist
scripture, which was originally
composed in three baskets.
Candles, flowers, rosaries, and
incense are brought by
Theravada Buddhists.
 water and other food offerings
are put in front of the
Buddharupa.

Subdivisions/Sects Zen Buddhism The Mahaviharika

Pure Land Buddhism The Abhayagirika
Tibetan Buddhism The Jetavaniya.

● Activity 5
1. Buddhism is a non-religious religion or philosophy that rejects the concept of an
ultimate creative entity, God. While Christianity is a monotheistic religion that claims
Christ is the Son of God, Buddhism is a Dharmic religion that is an outgrowth of
Hinduism.
Christianity Teaches Buddhism Teaches

There is a personal God. Buddhists do not engage in any sort of deity

or god, however, there are supernatural
beings that can aid or hinder humans on
their road to insight.

Jesus Christ is the divine Son of God. Buddhism teaches its followers to avoid both
self-indulgence and self-denial.

Salvation may be attained through Buddhists believe in karma (the law of cause
Christ. and consequence) and immortality (the
continuous cycle of rebirth).

Through Christ, sins may be forgiven. Four noble truths were taught by the
Buddhists.

Pray to God for salvation. Buddhism teaches that none of this is

everlasting or stable, and that alteration
always seems to be conceivable.
2. Both religions emphasize ethical conduct as well as compassion and empathy for others.
Christianity, like Buddhism, urges people to take action to improve their well-being.
Buddhism, like Christianity, has a significant liturgical component. This is distinguished
by devotion to the Buddha.