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 More liberal form of Buddhism  Mahayana means “Great Vehicle” • Largest of the three Buddhist schools • Anyone can become a buddha  Primarily concentrated in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam  By the 1st century, Mahayana became its own Buddhist school  Separated from Theravada school  Accepted new sutras written in Sanskrit credited to the Buddha   Believe anyone could attain enlightenment (without being a monk) Greatest Mahayana philosopherNagarjuna who taught: • Samsara and Nirvana are really one and the same (emptiness) • The world is fluid, constantly changing    The ideal path for followers is to strive to become bodhisattvas, those who postpone nirvana to help others reach enlightenment. Believe selfless action is more commendable than reaching enlightenment. Their goal is to follow the way of Buddha and reach nirvana, but then share it with others.  Compassion and wisdom are the highest virtues  Emphasizes intuition and encourages practice out in the world  Believe that the Buddha is the one sign of a power that is greater than common human knowledge Platform Sutra  Composed in China  Centered around sermons given at Shao Zhou temple  Discuss true Nature and Sudden Enlightenment Linji Lu  A Chinese Buddhist Scripture  The Appearance Body is the body appeared to the world, manifesting itself for the benefit of all beings.  The Dharma Body was the Buddha as the embodiment of truth.  The Enjoyment Body was the Buddha as he appears in the celestial realms to the Bodhisattvas.  Vary depending on location.  Dietary restrictions only, with no clear statement of what is “forbidden.”  Avoided by the majority, but not prohibited: beef, pork, all meat, fish, and shellfish.  Foods such as eggs and dairy are permitted, but not highly encouraged.    For Mahayana Buddhists, daily worship usually takes place in one’s home at a shrine. An image of the Buddha and a flower vase are usually present in the shrine. In Mahayana Buddhism the importance of Buddha’s day is the washing of the Buddha’s images. It is celebrated in Japan, China, and Korea on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month. Mahayana Buddhism also celebrates the life of bodhisattva Kuan Yin. Her birthday is celebrated on the 19th day of the second lunar month, her enlightenment on the 19th day of the sixth month, and her entry into nirvana on the 19th day of the ninth month. To help further flesh out the Eightfold Path, Mahayana Buddhism has 6 perfections:  the      perfection of giving the perfection of ethics the perfection of patience the perfection of joyous effort the perfection of concentration the perfection of wisdom

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