To discuss different branches of Buddhism is to discuss different sects or varieties of Buddhism. Buddhist scriptures are commonly divided into Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. Zen Buddhism is a kind of Mahayana Buddhism. .
Consortium agreement is a kind of agreement with different kind of eligible schools. Schools which are part of this agreement receive aid from other schools.
There is ONLY one kind of Buddhism in this universe. Since Asoka is an Indian he practised Buddhism with Indian culture. Asoka was a king and therefore had the power to spread Buddhism by building many places where Buddhists can performed the way of life.
Buddhism differs from Confucianism & Taoism in that it is an import into China & Asia in general. Confucianism & Taoism are from China. Taoism is all about man's relationship with nature; Confucianism is all about man's relationship with his fellow man. Buddhism is about seeking enlightenment. Taoism & Buddhism are both polytheistic; Confucianism is monotheistic(in a Deistic kind of way).
Buddhism is a set of practices designed to alleviate dissatisfaction (suffering, trouble). It has no military. .
One of the major conflict of Buddhism is violence for the sake of peace. Buddhism allows for violence in resolving some kind of conflicts.
"Gentry Buddhism" appealed to the elite as an alternative to Confucianism and Daoism.
it is not hard because you can learn in different kind of schools and study more.
A more peaceful, kind, compassionate, happy life.
Any kind of schools can be closed permanently or temporarily due to emergencies or weather.
In Chicago there are many different automotive schools available. You can visit the school of automotive and there are other different colleges you can visit.
Hinduism is a religion that based on the concept of God. But Buddhism is not based on this concept. According to them, gods are a kind of powerful aliens but not deathless. Buddhism was a philosophy based on the concept of cause and effect. Later, some followers of Buddhism converted it to a religion.