Daily Archives: November 9, 2014

Early Buddhism in the Philippines

Posted on November 9, 2014 by filipinobuddhism

No written record exists about the early Buddhism in the Philippines. The recent archaeological discoveries and the few scant references in the other nations’s historical records can tell, however, about the existence of Buddhism from the 9th century onward in … Continue reading →

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Mahayana Buddhism

Posted on November 9, 2014 by filipinobuddhism

Mahayana means great career or great vehicle.The Mahayana Buddhism movement originated from the split of the liberal Mahasanghikas from both orthodox Mulasarvastivadins and conservative Sthavira circa 250 BCE onward.  The Mahayana Buddhism refers to the complete teaching of the northern and … Continue reading →

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