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3.9.1 The main branches of Buddhism
Over the centuries, two major branches of Buddhism have emerged: a transmission that was established in southeast Asia and a transmission that has progressed in east Asia. A new branch of transmission from the north has also been created. Each of the three branches started in India and grew even more when they crossed Asia. They are known as Buddism Budd Theravada and Mahayana Budd Buddhism (Smith, 1966-72).
Figure: 3.25 - The Stupa Sanchi, India. Source: (Stupa at sanchi, 2017)
3.10 ENLIGHTENMENT OF BUDDHA
Buddhists visit the stupas to achieve rituals that help them achieve one of the most significant goals of Buddhism. To understand the teachings of the Buddha, known as the four noble truths (also known as the dharma and the law) so that when the pelvis kicks it stops being accelerated in samsara, the infinite cycle of birth and death (Cowell, 1973).
The Four Noble Truths:
1. Life is suffering (suffering rebirth).
2. The cause of suffering is desire.
3. The cause of desire must be overcome.
4. By the time the desire is overcome, there is no more suffering.
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