Different Forms of Buddhism

Below are links to our articles on the different forms of Buddhism:

Jodo Shinshu

(also known as Shin Buddhism in the West), A school of Japanese Pure Land

Thai Theravada Buddhism

Theravada is the oldest tradition in Buddhism. It is relatively conservative and generally considered closest to the form of early Buddhism.

Theravada Buddhism

The Thai Forest tradition is one branch of the Theravada Buddhist tradition

Tibetan Buddhism

There are four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism – Nyingma, Sakya, Kagyu, and Gelugpa.

ZEN

The Serene Reflection Meditation tradition (Sōtō Zen school of Buddhism)

ZEN

The Zen Centre – introducing the study and practice of Buddhism in the Rinzai tradition

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