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Help me to briefly summarize the distribution of Buddhism

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One of the biggest religions in the world, Buddhism has its roots in India and dates back 2,500 years. Buddhists hold that enlightenment, or nirvana, can be attained by meditation, hard work—both spiritual and physical—and good conduct. They also hold that human life is one of suffering. Bhutan, Myanmar, Cambodia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Tibet, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Kalmykia, and Vietnam are among the countries where Buddhism predominates. North Korea, Nepal, India, and South Korea all have sizable Buddhist populations. It may be helpful to comprehend the three primary divisions of Buddhism to date: Theravada (also known as Hinayana, the vehicle of the Hearers), Mahayana, and Vajrayana in order to better appreciate this complex movement of spiritual and religious thought and religious practice.

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