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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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