Mahayana Buddhism

Mahayana Buddhism, known as the “Great Vehicle”, is a spiritual path dedicated to universal enlightenment and infinite compassion. This tradition, widespread in East Asia, promotes the ideal of the bodhisattva, the one who renounces immediate personal liberation to help all beings achieve enlightenment.

Mahayana uses inspirational sutra study and meditative practice to cultivate profound wisdom and altruistic commitment. Focusing on the overcoming of the ego and the transformation of suffering, this path invites each practitioner to embody the light of enlightenment in his or her daily life. In the Mahayana tradition, the figure of the monk is less idealized than in the ancient school. (Theravada)

Features :

– Practice: Meditation, sutra recitation, devotional rituals
– Sacred symbols: Lotus, representations of bodhisattvas (Avalokiteshvara, Manjushri, etc.), mandalas
– Ultimate goal: Universal awakening and liberation for all beings
– Main masters: Bodhisattvas, enlightened sages and teachers
– Places of practice: China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and other Mahayana communities around the world