AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF BUDDHIST SCHOOLS

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the major Buddhist schools, exploring their philosophical doctrines, meditation practices, and historical development. By examining Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions, the research delves into the core teachings that distinguish these schools while also highlighting their common foundations. The study emphasizes the role of meditation and ethical conduct as central components in the pursuit of enlightenment across different traditions. Through a comparative approach, the research sheds light on how these schools have evolved over time and adapted to various cultural contexts, thereby contributing to the diversity and richness of Buddhist thought and practice.

Keywords: Buddhist schools, Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, meditation, enlightenment, philosophical doctrines, ethical conduct, historical development, comparative analysis, Buddhist traditions.

Buddhist schools Theravada Mahayana Vajrayana meditation enlightenment philosophical doctrines ethical conduct historical development comparative analysis Buddhist traditions.