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How are Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism different

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Answer: They believe Buddhism differently

Explanation: Theravada Buddhism believes Buddha (Siddhartha) was a spiritual teacher not a deity. Theravada buddhism is around the Sri Lanka area.

Mahayana Buddhism believes Buddha is a deity more than a spiritual teacher. More people believe in Mahayana Buddhism and it’s more based in Korea, Japan, and somewhat Vietnam.

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Theravada Buddhism is associated with South East Asia
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