Mahāyāna: Great Vehicle

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    Mahāyāna (“Great Vehicle”) is one of two main existing branches of Buddhism and a term for the classification of Buddhist philosophies and practice. The Buddhist tradition of Vajrayāna is sometimes classified as a part of Mahāyāna Buddhism, but some scholars consider it to be a different branch altogether.

“Mahāyāna” also refers to the path of the Bodhisattva seeking complete enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings, also called “Bodhisattvayāna”, or the “Bodhisattva Vehicle”. A bodhisattva who has accomplished this goal is called a Samyaksaṃbuddha, or “fully enlightened Buddha”. A Samyaksaṃbuddha can establish the Dharma and lead disciples to enlightenment.



Buddhist carving of thousand-armed Guanyin (Avalokiteśvara) in Leshan, Sichuan, China.
Source: China - Stone carving in Leshan
Reference: McKay Savage from Chennai, India
Credits information for the only education to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahayana 
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Leshan,sichuan Province,china
Location: India

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