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What is the major denominations of Buddhism?
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What are some religious denominations?
Hinduism, Jainism, Sihkism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Shintoism, Wicca, Wotanism- Asatru...
What religious denomination does the guru belong to?
The guru may belong to various religious denominations depending on their background and teachings. Common denominations include Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and new age spiritual movements.
What is the Dalai lama's role in Buddhism?
The Dalai Lama is the temporal head of Gelug(pa), "Way of Virtue" school of Tibetan Buddhism. He has also assumed the role of the Panchan lama while his latest reincarnation is sought. Gelug is one of four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Tibetan Buddhism is a part of Mahayana (Greater Vehicle) tradition of Buddhism. Mahayana Buddhism is one of the two major divisions of Buddhism, the other is Theravada (The School of the Elders)
How many members of Buddhism are there?
Well there are two branches of Buddhism: Theravada and Mahayana.They are further divided into several sects or schools of Buddhism. Tibetan, Nichiren, Pure Land, Zen, Singon, and Tendai are all Mahayana Buddhist sects.
This religion has a number of denominations or sects?
Buddhism, Christianity and Islam each has a number of denominations/sects. Judaism doesn't really have denominations, just levels of orthodoxy. Hinduism does not have "orthodoxy" so it doesn't have denominations; rather, every Hindu is encouraged to find a unique pathway. Even Mormonism (which is really a separate religion and not a sect of Christianity) has at least five sub-groups. Sub-dividing a religion seems to be a natural human activity.
What are the top 5 religions in US?
The top 5 religions in the US are Christianity (including Protestantism, Catholicism, and other denominations), Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Christianity is the largest religion in the US, with various Protestant denominations being the most prevalent.
What are some denominations of Buddhism?
The three main (generally accepted ) schools of Buddhism are:TheravadaMah?y?naVajray?naEach of these may be broken down into smaller groups with doctrinal differences.There also are essentially "Buddhism lite" schools in popular culture where adherents neither study the basic precepts or the history of Buddhism.
The five major religions in the world are?
The main religions are Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The first two are polytheistic and the last three are monotheistic. Judaism, Christianity and Islam all have major divisions and sects. I don't know if the same could be said about Buddhism and Hinduism as I have not studied them.
What are some of the most active religious denominations in South America that are not Catholic?
Catholicism is the dominant religion in South America. Other religions that exist include Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and other Christian religions.
How does the practice of multiple baptisms impact the beliefs and traditions of various religious denominations?
The practice of multiple baptisms can impact the beliefs and traditions of various religious denominations by causing differences in interpretation and significance of the sacrament. Some denominations may view multiple baptisms as necessary for spiritual growth or renewal, while others may see it as unnecessary or even disrespectful to the original baptism. This can lead to theological debates and divisions within the denomination.
Is the Dalai Lama the Head of Buddhism?
No. The Dalai Lama is the head of the Tibetan Government in Exile. He is not even the head of any of the 4 schools of Tibetan Buddhism (Sakya, Gelug, Nyingma, and Kagyu). In fact, the 14th Dalai Lama's political role in Buddhism has cause many problems within Buddhism. He has caused huge divisions in both the Kagyu and Gelug traditions. Search 'Dorje Shugden Controversy' and 'Karmapa Controversy' on Google or click on the related links below to learn more about problems in Tibetan Buddhism created by the 14th Dalai Lama.
