Mahayana Buddhism

Religious/spiritual

• Worship Celestial Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
• No Sacred Time.
• Hold Rituals and Ceremonies
• The Lotus is a symbol of Purity.
• The Eight Spoked Wheel is also a symbol.

Religious/Spiritual pt. 2

• Right path of a follower will lead to redemption

History

• Founded 100 CE
• Originated in India 
• Formed in North Asia
• Founders unknown

Role in Culture

• Split into two major schools
• Zen and Pureland
• Does not force on others