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The history of Buddhism is also characterized by the development of numerous movements and schism, foremost among them the Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions, punctuated by contrasting periods of expansion and retreat. The history of Buddhism spans from the 6th century BC to the present, starting with the birth of the Buddha Siddhanta Gautama. This makes it one of the oldest religious practiced today. Throughout this period, the religion evolved as it ...
As Buddhism spread in ancient India, various Vinaya schools developed. Of the eighteen initial school, three are extant today: the Theravada, which is widespread in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia; the Dharmaguptaka, which is fallowed in Taiwan, China, Korea, and Vietnam; and the Mulasarbastivada, which is practiced in Tibet. All of these Vinaya school have spread to western countries in recent year. Considering that the Vinaya was passed down orally for many ...