Bhikkhu
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A bhikkhu is an ordained male in Buddhist monasticism. Male and female monastics are members of the Sangha.
Bhikkhus in Phutthamonthon, Thailand
One of the earliest Western Buddhist monks, Ven Nyanatiloka Mahathera from Germany
Theravadin monks at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in United States
Tibetan monks, all of whom ordain under the Mulasarvastivada Vinaya
Mahayana
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Mahayana is the largest branch of Buddhism, followed by Theravada. It is a broad group of Buddhist traditions, texts, philosophies, and practices that developed in various regions and Buddhist communi
The Five Buddhas in Shishoin Temple (Tokyo). Mahāyāna holds there are multiple buddhas which one can interact with. These buddhas are also able to send manifestations to our world to teach and guide beings.
Mahāyāna Buddhist triad, including Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha, and Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara. 2nd–3rd century CE, Gandhāra
An illustration in a manuscript of the Aṣṭasāhasrikā Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra from Nalanda, depicting the bodhisattva Maitreya, an important figure in Mahāyāna
Seated Avalokiteshvara bodhisattva. Gandharan, from Loriyan Tangai. Kushan period, 1st – 3rd century CE. Indian Museum, Calcutta