Mahayana

Term	Definition
Mahayana	(skt.: mahayana; tib.: theg chen) Great vehicle. It refers to one of the two general divisions of Buddhism. Mahayana practitioners motivation is Bodhicitta and they strive to reach Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings. Mahayana has two divisions: Paramitayana or Sutrayana and Vajrayana or Tantrayana, Mantrayana.

"Since the "I" that exists is merely imputed, there is nothing to cherish, nothing to cling to. Goodbye to depression, worries, and fears."

- Lama Zopa Rinpoche