Mahayana Buddhism is the largest branch of Buddhism on Earth, practiced across East Asia. Learn what 'Great Vehicle' means, how it split from earlier traditions, and why its ideas about compassion and emptiness reshaped the entire religion.
Nichiren Buddhism centers everything on the Lotus Sutra and the chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Learn about Nichiren the fiery monk, what SGI actually teaches, the major branches, and why millions of non-Japanese people chant daily.
Secular Buddhism keeps the Buddha's core psychology and ethics while setting aside rebirth, devas, and cosmology. Here is what it keeps, what it drops, and who it works for.
Pure Land Buddhism has more followers worldwide than Zen, yet most Westerners have never heard of it. Learn how this devotional tradition works, why it says you don't need to save yourself, and what nianfo practice actually does.
Tibetan Buddhism is the most visually striking and least understood school in the West. This guide explains why it uses mantras, visualization, and tantric practices, and the surprisingly practical psychology behind methods that seem mystical.
Zen is the most misunderstood branch of Buddhism in the West. This guide explains what Zen actually is, where it came from, how it's practiced, and why it looks so different from other Buddhist traditions.
Secular Buddhism removes rebirth and karma across lifetimes. Traditional Buddhism says those are structural. Here is what each side actually argues and what the debate means for your practice.
Two major branches of Buddhism, two different goals. One aims for personal liberation, the other for universal awakening. Here is a clear guide to help you find the right practice for your life.