🌸3.16: Mahayana buddhism

• What does Mahayana Buddhism describe?

  A number of different Buddhist traditions
• Which two traditions are included in Mahayana Buddhism?

  Pure Land Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism
• What does Nothingness Buddhism emphasize?

  The teaching of sunyata (emptiness)
• What is the idea of sunyata in Mahayana Buddhism?

  Nothing has a separate, independent self
• What is Buddha-nature in Mahayana traditions?

  The essence of the Buddha inside everyone
• How does sunyata relate to anatta?

  Sunyata applies to all beings, not just humans
• What does realizing sunyata lead to for Buddhists?

  Trust, compassion, and selflessness
• What does the metaphor of honey and bees represent in Buddha-nature?

  Buddha-nature is hidden by negative thoughts
• What do Mahayana Buddhists aim to achieve?

  To become Buddhas (enlightened beings)
• Why do Mahayana Buddhists believe everyone can achieve Buddhahood?

  Because of their inherent Buddha-nature
• What are the key concepts of Mahayana Buddhism?

  • Mahayana Buddhism includes various traditions.
  • Emphasizes sunyata (emptiness) and Buddha-nature.
  • Teaches that nothing has a separate self.
  • Realizing interdependence leads to compassion.
  • Everyone has the potential for Buddhahood.
• How does the concept of sunyata influence Mahayana Buddhist beliefs?

  • Teaches interdependence of all things.
  • Encourages trust and compassion among beings.
  • Highlights the impermanence of existence.
  • Suggests that true nature is obscured by ignorance.