
In this episode, we break down the different schools of Buddhist thought that have appeared through time in different regions of the world.
(0:50) Geographical spread of Buddhism
(2:35) What is Theravada Buddhism?
(3:15) The history of the Buddhist texts - can we trust them?
(7:05) Theravada continued, the life of monks, and Max's experience in Thailand
(12:30) What is Mahayana Buddhism?
(14:05) Zen Buddhism, Satori, Sunyata, and Koans
(20:30) Who is the Laughing Buddha?
(23:25) Difference between Mahayana and Theravada (Hinayana)
(26:20) Vajrayana Buddhism and the Dalai Lama
(30:00) How the West found different types of Buddhism over time