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Explore the four major schools of Buddhism: Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, and Zen. Learn their histories, core teachings, famous temples, and notable monks.

The Mahayana School of Buddhism, also known as the Great Vehicle, is one of the two main branches of Buddhism. It originated in India around the 1st century CE and spread throughout Asia. Mahayana Buddhism emphasizes the bodhisattva ideal, the pursuit of enlightenment for the benefit of all beings, and the importance of compassion and wisdom.