mahayana

• Principal ramo do budismo que enfatiza a responsabilidade social, a salvação universal e o caminho do bodhisattva, difundido no Leste Asiático e na região do Himalaia.

A major school of Buddhism that emphasizes social concern, universal salvation, and the bodhisattva path, prevalent in East Asia and the Himalayan region.

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1. Major Buddhist traditionC1formal

   One of the two main branches of Buddhism, emphasizing compassion, the bodhisattva path, and universal salvation.

   Tradição budista principal

   • Mahayana Buddhism is widely practiced in East Asia.
   • The Mahayana tradition includes many different schools and texts.
   • She studied Mahayana philosophy at the university.

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2. Geographic and cultural influenceC1formal

   The dominant form of Buddhism in countries such as China, Japan, Tibet, Nepal, Korea, and Mongolia.

   Influência geográfica e cultural

   • Mahayana Buddhism has deeply influenced the culture of Japan.
   • Tibetan Buddhism is a unique form of Mahayana.
   • The spread of Mahayana across Asia shaped many artistic traditions.