Question

Difference between hinayana mahayana and vajrayana

Answer 1

Hinayana is a derogatory term for Southern Buddhism coined by the Mahayanists. The only sect of Southern Buddhism still practiced is Theravada, so the respectful way to talk about the three is to sayTheravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. Theravada means the way of the elders. ... Mahayanameans large vehicle.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Mahayana' means 'great vehicle. ' 'Hinayana' means' 'small vehicle' or 'lesser vehicle'. ... Theravada is sometimes referred to as Southern Buddhism, while Mahayana is sometimes called Northern Buddhism, because it came to be found in China, Korea, Japan, and Tibet.

vajrayana is tantric tradition of Buddhism