Schools of Buddhism Two Blokes Chat Buddhism

In this episode, we break down the different schools of Buddhist thought that have appeared through time in different regions of the world.

(0:50) Geographical spread of Buddhism

(2:35) What is Theravada Buddhism?

(3:15) The history of the Buddhist texts - can we trust them?

(7:05) Theravada continued, the life of monks, and Max's experience in Thailand

(12:30) What is Mahayana Buddhism?

(14:05) Zen Buddhism, Satori, Sunyata, and Koans

(20:30) Who is the Laughing Buddha?

(23:25) Difference between Mahayana and Theravada (Hinayana)

(26:20) Vajrayana Buddhism and the Dalai Lama

(30:00) How the West found different types of Buddhism over time